The verdict
Proxy.market wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Proxy.market for most teams that need marketplace for various proxy types, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Microleaves vs Proxy.market — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Microleaves or Proxy.market?
On the entry tier, Proxy.market is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Microleaves starts at $12.50/GB and Proxy.market starts at $0.50/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Microleaves or Proxy.market?
Proxy.market has the larger advertised residential pool. Microleaves reports Over 26 million IPs (legacy; 205M+ on successor Shifter.io) across multiple+ countries; Proxy.market reports Varies across 150+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Microleaves or Proxy.market?
Proxy.market 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 — Microleaves is typically picked for Backconnect (rotating) proxies workloads, while Proxy.market is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Microleaves or Proxy.market?
Proxy.market 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 Microleaves gates dedicated account managers and Proxy.market gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Microleaves or Proxy.market in 2026?
Pick Microleaves when Long-running (since 2012) residential backconnect proxy provider, now rebranding to Shifter, offering rotating. Pick Proxy.market when Marketplace for various proxy types. Most teams that consider both end up with Proxy.market.