The verdict
Hydraproxy wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Hydraproxy for most teams that need pay-as-you-go rotating residential and 4g/5g mobile proxies with 5m+ ips, a 1gb minimum, no monthly commitment and non-recurring billing for small users., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Hydraproxy vs Mexela — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Hydraproxy or Mexela?
On the entry tier, Hydraproxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Hydraproxy starts at $2.95/GB and Mexela starts at $12.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Hydraproxy or Mexela?
Hydraproxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Hydraproxy reports 5M+ residential IPs across 100+ countries; Mexela reports Over 300,000 fixed IPv4 IPs across 7+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Hydraproxy or Mexela?
Hydraproxy 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 — Hydraproxy is typically picked for residential workloads, while Mexela is often chosen for shared proxies use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Hydraproxy or Mexela?
Hydraproxy 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 Hydraproxy gates dedicated account managers and Mexela gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Hydraproxy or Mexela in 2026?
Pick Hydraproxy when Pay-as-you-go rotating residential and 4G/5G mobile proxies with 5M+ IPs, a 1GB minimum, no monthly commitment. Pick Mexela when EU-based provider of shared, private and sneaker IPv4 proxies with over 300,000 fixed IPs across multiple coun. Most teams that consider both end up with Hydraproxy.