The verdict
Proxyjet wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Proxyjet for most teams that need fast datacenter proxies, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Microleaves vs Proxyjet — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Microleaves or Proxyjet?
On the entry tier, Proxyjet is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Microleaves starts at $12.50/GB and Proxyjet starts at $3.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Microleaves or Proxyjet?
Proxyjet has the larger advertised residential pool. Microleaves reports Over 26 million IPs (legacy; 205M+ on successor Shifter.io) across multiple+ countries; Proxyjet reports 200K+ IPs across 30+ 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 Proxyjet?
Proxyjet 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 Proxyjet is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Microleaves or Proxyjet?
Proxyjet 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 Proxyjet gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Microleaves or Proxyjet in 2026?
Pick Microleaves when Long-running (since 2012) residential backconnect proxy provider, now rebranding to Shifter, offering rotating. Pick Proxyjet when Fast datacenter proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with Proxyjet.