The verdict
Cherry Proxy wins on 2 of 7 core metrics, 5 tied. We'd pick Cherry Proxy for most teams that need residential proxies with pay-as-you-go, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Cherry Proxy vs PapaProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Cherry Proxy or PapaProxy?
On the entry tier, Cherry Proxy and PapaProxy are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Cherry Proxy starts at $2.00/GB and PapaProxy 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, Cherry Proxy or PapaProxy?
Cherry Proxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Cherry Proxy reports 5M+ IPs across 100+ countries; PapaProxy reports 2M+ 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, Cherry Proxy or PapaProxy?
Cherry Proxy 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 — Cherry Proxy is typically picked for residential workloads, while PapaProxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Cherry Proxy or PapaProxy?
Cherry Proxy 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 Cherry Proxy gates dedicated account managers and PapaProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Cherry Proxy or PapaProxy in 2026?
Pick Cherry Proxy when Residential proxies with pay-as-you-go. Pick PapaProxy when Mobile and residential proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with Cherry Proxy.