The verdict
Infatica wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Infatica for most teams that need solid performance with 15m+ residential ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Infatica vs The Social Proxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Infatica or The Social Proxy?
On the entry tier, Infatica is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Infatica starts at $4.00/GB and The Social Proxy starts at $150.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Infatica or The Social Proxy?
Infatica has the larger advertised residential pool. Infatica reports 15M+ IPs across 195+ countries; The Social Proxy reports 2M+ IPs across 50+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Infatica or The Social Proxy?
Infatica 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 — Infatica is typically picked for residential workloads, while The Social Proxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Infatica or The Social Proxy?
Infatica 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 Infatica gates dedicated account managers and The Social Proxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Infatica or The Social Proxy in 2026?
Pick Infatica when Solid performance with 15M+ residential IPs. Pick The Social Proxy when Mobile proxies optimized for social media. Most teams that consider both end up with Infatica.