The verdict
AstroProxy wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick AstroProxy for most teams that need residential and mobile proxies, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
AstroProxy vs Live Proxies — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, AstroProxy or Live Proxies?
On the entry tier, Live Proxies is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. AstroProxy 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, AstroProxy or Live Proxies?
AstroProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. AstroProxy reports 3M+ IPs across 120+ 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, AstroProxy or Live Proxies?
AstroProxy 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 — AstroProxy is typically picked for residential workloads, while Live Proxies is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, AstroProxy or Live Proxies?
Live Proxies 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 AstroProxy gates dedicated account managers and Live Proxies gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick AstroProxy or Live Proxies in 2026?
Pick AstroProxy when Residential and mobile proxies. Pick Live Proxies when Real-time rotating proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with AstroProxy.