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Hydraproxy vs Mobile Proxy.

Hydraproxy wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied based on available benchmark data — our tests, independent lab reports and published specs. Last updated Aug 16, 2026.

Compared
Hydraproxy logo
Hydraproxy
4.0 ★ · 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.
Mobile Proxy logo
Mobile Proxy
4.0 ★ · Dedicated individual 4G/LTE mobile proxies with on-demand IP-change links, private channel, unlimited traffic, HTTP/SOCKS5 and 50+ geos.
Rating
4.0 / 5
4.0 / 5
Trust score
8.3 / 10
0.0 / 10
Starts at
$2.95/GB
$10.00/GB
IP pool
5M+ residential IPs
229M+ mobile IPs across 223 carriers
Locations
100+ countries
52+ countries
Success rate
99%
98.5%
Avg response
850 ms
1,800 ms
Founded
2,019
2,020
HQ
USA
Russia (legal HQ not disclosed)
Has API
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Crypto payments
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Browser ext.
— No
✓ Yes
24/7 support
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Verified
✓ Yes
— No

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 Mobile Proxy — frequently asked

Which is cheaper, Hydraproxy or Mobile Proxy?

On the entry tier, Hydraproxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Hydraproxy starts at $2.95/GB and Mobile Proxy starts at $10.00/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 Mobile Proxy?

Mobile Proxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Hydraproxy reports 5M+ residential IPs across 100+ countries; Mobile Proxy reports 229M+ mobile IPs across 223 carriers across 52+ 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 Mobile Proxy?

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 Mobile Proxy is often chosen for mobile use cases.

Which has better support and SLA, Hydraproxy or Mobile Proxy?

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 Mobile Proxy gates them on enterprise tiers.

Should I pick Hydraproxy or Mobile Proxy 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 Mobile Proxy when Dedicated individual 4G/LTE mobile proxies with on-demand IP-change links, private channel, unlimited traffic,. Most teams that consider both end up with Hydraproxy.

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