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 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 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.