The verdict
Cherry Proxy wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Cherry Proxy for most teams that need budget residential proxy provider (formerly 360proxy) with 80m+ ips across 195+ countries, from ~$0.77/gb., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Cherry Proxy vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Cherry Proxy or Shifter?
On the entry tier, Cherry Proxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Cherry Proxy starts at $0.77/GB and Shifter starts at $99.98/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 Shifter?
Cherry Proxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Cherry Proxy reports 80M+ residential IPs across 195+ countries; Shifter reports 205M+ advertised (~235K independently sampled) across 195+ 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 Shifter?
Shifter 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 — Cherry Proxy is typically picked for ["Residential" workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for ["Residential"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Cherry Proxy or Shifter?
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 Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Cherry Proxy or Shifter in 2026?
Pick Cherry Proxy when Budget residential proxy provider (formerly 360Proxy) with 80M+ IPs across 195+ countries, from ~$0.77/GB.. Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is one of the oldest backconnect rotating residential proxy providers. Its netw. Most teams that consider both end up with Cherry Proxy.