The verdict
GatherProxy wins on 5 of 7 core metrics. 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 TargetProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, GatherProxy or TargetProxy?
On the entry tier, GatherProxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. GatherProxy starts at $0.00/GB and TargetProxy starts at $3.50/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 TargetProxy?
GatherProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. GatherProxy reports ~11,000 scraped public proxies in database (third-party reported, historical) across 30+ countries; TargetProxy reports a sizable network across 100+ 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 TargetProxy?
GatherProxy 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 — GatherProxy is typically picked for ["Datacenter"] workloads, while TargetProxy is often chosen for ["Datacenter"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, GatherProxy or TargetProxy?
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 TargetProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick GatherProxy or TargetProxy in 2026?
Pick GatherProxy when Legacy free public proxy-list site and Windows proxy scraper/checker (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS); now largely defunct a. Pick TargetProxy when TargetProxy sells dedicated private IPv4/IPv6 proxies with HTTP(S)/SOCKS5 support across 100+ countries, price. Most teams that consider both end up with GatherProxy.