The verdict
ProxyNova wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 3 tied. We'd pick ProxyNova for most teams that need long-running free public proxy list aggregator plus free proxy tools — not a paid residential/datacenter seller., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
GatherProxy vs ProxyNova — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, GatherProxy or ProxyNova?
On the entry tier, GatherProxy and ProxyNova are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. GatherProxy starts at $0.00/GB and ProxyNova 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 ProxyNova?
ProxyNova has the larger advertised residential pool. GatherProxy reports ~11,000 scraped public proxies in database (third-party reported, historical) across 30+ countries; ProxyNova reports 50K+ IPs across 30+ 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 ProxyNova?
ProxyNova 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 ProxyNova is often chosen for ["Datacenter"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, GatherProxy or ProxyNova?
ProxyNova 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 ProxyNova gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick GatherProxy or ProxyNova in 2026?
Pick GatherProxy when Legacy free public proxy-list site and Windows proxy scraper/checker (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS); now largely defunct a. Pick ProxyNova when Long-running free public proxy list aggregator plus free proxy tools — not a paid residential/datacenter selle. Most teams that consider both end up with ProxyNova.