The verdict
DataImpulse wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick DataImpulse for most teams that need affordable rotating proxies with non-expiring traffic, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
DataImpulse vs PROXY.father — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, DataImpulse or PROXY.father?
On the entry tier, DataImpulse is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. DataImpulse starts at $1.00/GB and PROXY.father starts at $54.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, DataImpulse or PROXY.father?
DataImpulse has the larger advertised residential pool. DataImpulse reports 90M+ IPs across 150+ countries; PROXY.father reports Dedicated 4G/5G carrier mobile proxies (SIM-based) across 3+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, DataImpulse or PROXY.father?
DataImpulse 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 — DataImpulse is typically picked for residential workloads, while PROXY.father is often chosen for Mobile (4G/5G) use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, DataImpulse or PROXY.father?
DataImpulse 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 DataImpulse gates dedicated account managers and PROXY.father gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick DataImpulse or PROXY.father in 2026?
Pick DataImpulse when Affordable rotating proxies with non-expiring traffic. Pick PROXY.father when Dedicated 4G/5G mobile proxies on real carrier networks in Germany, the UK and the USA (proxyfather.com now op. Most teams that consider both end up with DataImpulse.