The verdict
ASocks wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick ASocks for most teams that need residential socks5 proxies, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
ASocks vs Live Proxies — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ASocks or Live Proxies?
On the entry tier, Live Proxies is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ASocks starts at $3.00/GB and Live Proxies starts at $2.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, ASocks or Live Proxies?
ASocks has the larger advertised residential pool. ASocks reports 5M+ IPs across 150+ countries; Live Proxies reports 500K+ IPs across 50+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, ASocks or Live Proxies?
ASocks 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 — ASocks is typically picked for residential workloads, while Live Proxies is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ASocks or Live Proxies?
ASocks 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 ASocks gates dedicated account managers and Live Proxies gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ASocks or Live Proxies in 2026?
Pick ASocks when Residential SOCKS5 proxies. Pick Live Proxies when Real-time rotating proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with ASocks.