The verdict
ProxyEmpire wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick ProxyEmpire for most teams that need proxyempire offers 30m+ ethically-sourced rotating residential, mobile, and datacenter proxies across 170+ countries with unique data rollover., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
ActProxy vs ProxyEmpire — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ActProxy or ProxyEmpire?
On the entry tier, ActProxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ActProxy starts at $0.35/GB and ProxyEmpire starts at $1.97/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, ActProxy or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire has the larger advertised residential pool. ActProxy reports IPv4/IPv6 datacenter proxies across 18 locations across 18+ countries; ProxyEmpire reports 30M+ ethically sourced residential IPs across 170+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, ActProxy or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire 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 — ActProxy is typically picked for Dedicated proxies (IPv4/IPv6/Mix) workloads, while ProxyEmpire is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ActProxy or ProxyEmpire?
ProxyEmpire 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 ActProxy gates dedicated account managers and ProxyEmpire gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ActProxy or ProxyEmpire in 2026?
Pick ActProxy when US-based provider of dedicated and shared IPv4/IPv6 datacenter proxies with HTTP(S)/SOCKS support and bulk per. Pick ProxyEmpire when ProxyEmpire offers 30M+ ethically-sourced rotating residential, mobile, and datacenter proxies across 170+ cou. Most teams that consider both end up with ProxyEmpire.