The verdict
ASocks wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick ASocks for most teams that need budget socks5-native residential, mobile and datacenter proxies on a flat $3/gb pay-as-you-go model, 7m+ ips across 150+ locations., 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, ASocks is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ASocks starts at $3.00/GB and Live Proxies starts at $70.00/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?
Live Proxies has the larger advertised residential pool. ASocks reports 7M+ IPs across 150+ countries; Live Proxies reports 10M+ residential & mobile IPs across 55+ 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 in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). 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 ["Residential" 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 Budget SOCKS5-native residential, mobile and datacenter proxies on a flat $3/GB pay-as-you-go model, 7M+ IPs a. Pick Live Proxies when Premium private-allocation residential and mobile proxy provider (10M+ IPs, 55+ countries) with split B2C/B2B . Most teams that consider both end up with ASocks.