The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick LightningProxies for most teams that need budget-friendly proxy provider (est. 2022) with 10m+ residential ips across 188+ countries, plus isp, datacenter, ipv6 and mobile, from $4.50/gb., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
LightningProxies vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, LightningProxies or Shifter?
On the entry tier, LightningProxies is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. LightningProxies starts at $4.50/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, LightningProxies or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. LightningProxies reports 10M+ residential IPs (plus 500k+ mobile, 15,000+ datacenter) across 188+ 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, LightningProxies 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 — LightningProxies is typically picked for ["Residential" workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for ["Residential"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, LightningProxies or Shifter?
LightningProxies 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 LightningProxies gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick LightningProxies or Shifter in 2026?
Pick LightningProxies when Budget-friendly proxy provider (est. 2022) with 10M+ residential IPs across 188+ countries, plus ISP, datacent. 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.