The verdict
IPRoyal wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick IPRoyal for most teams that need ethical proxies with 32m+ ips and crypto payments, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
AIRPROXY vs IPRoyal — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, AIRPROXY or IPRoyal?
On the entry tier, IPRoyal is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. AIRPROXY starts at $11.00/GB and IPRoyal starts at $3.50/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, AIRPROXY or IPRoyal?
IPRoyal has the larger advertised residential pool. AIRPROXY reports Dedicated Italian 4G mobile proxies (per-SIM) across 1+ countries; IPRoyal reports 32M+ IPs across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, AIRPROXY or IPRoyal?
IPRoyal edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — AIRPROXY is typically picked for Mobile (4G) workloads, while IPRoyal is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, AIRPROXY or IPRoyal?
IPRoyal 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 AIRPROXY gates dedicated account managers and IPRoyal gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick AIRPROXY or IPRoyal in 2026?
Pick AIRPROXY when Dedicated Italian 4G mobile proxies with unlimited bandwidth, dedicated SIM cards and unlimited IP rotation.. Pick IPRoyal when Ethical proxies with 32M+ IPs and crypto payments. Most teams that consider both end up with IPRoyal.