The verdict
ProxyRack wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick ProxyRack for most teams that need long-running residential, datacenter, mobile and isp proxy provider with unmetered thread-based plans, 5m+ rotating ips and 140+ countries., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Crawlbase vs ProxyRack — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Crawlbase or ProxyRack?
On the entry tier, Crawlbase is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Crawlbase starts at $1.00/GB and ProxyRack starts at $5.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Crawlbase or ProxyRack?
Crawlbase has the larger advertised residential pool. Crawlbase reports 140M residential + 98M datacenter IPs across 30+ countries; ProxyRack reports 5M+ monthly rotating residential IPs across 140+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Crawlbase or ProxyRack?
ProxyRack 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 — Crawlbase is typically picked for scraping api workloads, while ProxyRack is often chosen for residential use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Crawlbase or ProxyRack?
ProxyRack 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 Crawlbase gates dedicated account managers and ProxyRack gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Crawlbase or ProxyRack in 2026?
Pick Crawlbase when Crawlbase (formerly ProxyCrawl) is a web scraping platform offering Crawling API, Smart Proxy, Scraper API, Cr. Pick ProxyRack when Long-running residential, datacenter, mobile and ISP proxy provider with unmetered thread-based plans, 5M+ rot. Most teams that consider both end up with ProxyRack.