The verdict
Proxyma wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Proxyma for most teams that need residential and mobile proxies, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Microleaves vs Proxyma — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Microleaves or Proxyma?
On the entry tier, Proxyma is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Microleaves starts at $12.50/GB and Proxyma 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 Proxyma?
Proxyma has the larger advertised residential pool. Microleaves reports Over 26 million IPs (legacy; 205M+ on successor Shifter.io) across multiple+ countries; Proxyma reports 5M+ IPs across 100+ 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 Proxyma?
Proxyma 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 Proxyma is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Microleaves or Proxyma?
Proxyma 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 Proxyma gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Microleaves or Proxyma in 2026?
Pick Microleaves when Long-running (since 2012) residential backconnect proxy provider, now rebranding to Shifter, offering rotating. Pick Proxyma when Residential and mobile proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with Proxyma.