The verdict
IPRoyal wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick IPRoyal for most teams that need ethical proxies with 32m+ ips and crypto payments, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
IPRoyal vs Zenrows — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, IPRoyal or Zenrows?
On the entry tier, IPRoyal is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. IPRoyal starts at $3.50/GB and Zenrows starts at $75.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, IPRoyal or Zenrows?
Zenrows has the larger advertised residential pool. IPRoyal reports 32M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Zenrows reports 50M+ IPs across 190+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, IPRoyal or Zenrows?
Zenrows 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 — IPRoyal is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while Zenrows is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, IPRoyal or Zenrows?
IPRoyal 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 IPRoyal gates dedicated account managers and Zenrows gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick IPRoyal or Zenrows in 2026?
Pick IPRoyal when Ethical proxies with 32M+ IPs and crypto payments. Pick Zenrows when ZenRows is a web scraping API with built-in anti-bot bypass, a Scraping Browser, and 55M+ residential proxies . Most teams that consider both end up with IPRoyal.