The verdict
Thordata wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Thordata for most teams that need budget-leaning proxy and web-scraping provider with residential, isp, datacenter and mobile ips plus serp/scraper apis from $0.65/gb., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
9Proxy vs Thordata — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, 9Proxy or Thordata?
On the entry tier, 9Proxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. 9Proxy starts at $0.02/GB and Thordata starts at $0.65/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, 9Proxy or Thordata?
Thordata has the larger advertised residential pool. 9Proxy reports 20M+ residential IPs across 90+ countries; Thordata reports 100M+ proxy IPs advertised (independent sources cite ~60M residential) across 190+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, 9Proxy or Thordata?
Thordata edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — 9Proxy is typically picked for ["Residential"] workloads, while Thordata is often chosen for ["Residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, 9Proxy or Thordata?
9Proxy carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only 9Proxy gates dedicated account managers and Thordata gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick 9Proxy or Thordata in 2026?
Pick 9Proxy when Budget residential proxy provider with a pay-per-IP model, unlimited bandwidth per IP, 20M+ IPs across 90+ cou. Pick Thordata when Budget-leaning proxy and web-scraping provider with residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile IPs plus SERP/scra. Most teams that consider both end up with Thordata.