The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick GatherProxy for most teams that need legacy free public proxy-list site and windows proxy scraper/checker (http/https/socks); now largely defunct and domain-for-sale., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
GatherProxy vs Open Proxy Space — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, GatherProxy or Open Proxy Space?
On the entry tier, GatherProxy and Open Proxy Space are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. GatherProxy starts at $0.00/GB and Open Proxy Space starts at $0.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, GatherProxy or Open Proxy Space?
Open Proxy Space has the larger advertised residential pool. GatherProxy reports ~11,000 scraped public proxies in database (third-party reported, historical) across 30+ countries; Open Proxy Space reports 100K+ IPs across 50+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, GatherProxy or Open Proxy Space?
Open Proxy Space 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 — GatherProxy is typically picked for ["Datacenter"] workloads, while Open Proxy Space is often chosen for ["Datacenter"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, GatherProxy or Open Proxy Space?
GatherProxy 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 GatherProxy gates dedicated account managers and Open Proxy Space gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick GatherProxy or Open Proxy Space in 2026?
Pick GatherProxy when Legacy free public proxy-list site and Windows proxy scraper/checker (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS); now largely defunct a. Pick Open Proxy Space when Free public proxy-list aggregator (HTTP/S, SOCKS4/5) with country sorting, anonymity tiers, open-source tools . Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.