The verdict
PrivateProxy wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick PrivateProxy for most teams that need veteran proxy seller (since 2011) offering static/rotating datacenter, residential and isp proxies with unmetered bandwidth in 45+ locations., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Fineproxy vs PrivateProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Fineproxy or PrivateProxy?
On the entry tier, Fineproxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Fineproxy starts at $0.07/GB and PrivateProxy starts at $3.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Fineproxy or PrivateProxy?
PrivateProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Fineproxy reports >100,000 exclusive IPv4 (own ranges/ASN) across 22+ countries; PrivateProxy reports 500K+ IPs across 45+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Fineproxy or PrivateProxy?
PrivateProxy 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 — Fineproxy is typically picked for ["Datacenter" workloads, while PrivateProxy is often chosen for ["Residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Fineproxy or PrivateProxy?
PrivateProxy 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 Fineproxy gates dedicated account managers and PrivateProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Fineproxy or PrivateProxy in 2026?
Pick Fineproxy when Fineproxy is a long-standing provider (since 2011) offering datacenter (IPv4) and ISP proxies on its own IP ra. Pick PrivateProxy when Veteran proxy seller (since 2011) offering static/rotating datacenter, residential and ISP proxies with unmete. Most teams that consider both end up with PrivateProxy.