The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick Gsocks for most teams that need gsocks is a global proxy network offering residential, mobile, datacenter and private proxies with traffic that never expires., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Gsocks vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Gsocks or Shifter?
On the entry tier, Gsocks is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Gsocks starts at $0.24/GB and Shifter starts at $99.98/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Gsocks or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Gsocks reports 30M+ residential & mobile IPs across 190+ countries; Shifter reports 205M+ advertised (~235K independently sampled) across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Gsocks or Shifter?
Shifter 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 — Gsocks is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for ["Residential"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Gsocks or Shifter?
Gsocks 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 Gsocks gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Gsocks or Shifter in 2026?
Pick Gsocks when Gsocks is a global proxy network offering residential, mobile, datacenter and private proxies with traffic tha. Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is one of the oldest backconnect rotating residential proxy providers. Its netw. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.