The verdict
Packetstream wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Packetstream for most teams that need peer-to-peer residential bandwidth, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
BuyPersonalProxy vs Packetstream — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, BuyPersonalProxy or Packetstream?
On the entry tier, Packetstream is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. BuyPersonalProxy starts at $1.39/GB and Packetstream starts at $1.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, BuyPersonalProxy or Packetstream?
BuyPersonalProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. BuyPersonalProxy reports 120M+ IP pool (rotating residential) across multiple+ countries; Packetstream reports 7M+ IPs across 100+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, BuyPersonalProxy or Packetstream?
Packetstream 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 — BuyPersonalProxy is typically picked for ["Datacenter" workloads, while Packetstream is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, BuyPersonalProxy or Packetstream?
Packetstream 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 BuyPersonalProxy gates dedicated account managers and Packetstream gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick BuyPersonalProxy or Packetstream in 2026?
Pick BuyPersonalProxy when BuyPersonalProxy sells dedicated private proxies alongside ISP, static and rotating residential, and mobile pr. Pick Packetstream when Peer-to-peer residential bandwidth. Most teams that consider both end up with Packetstream.