NetNut wins on 6 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied based on independent ProxyLook benchmarks. Last tested May 26, 2026.
NetNut wins on 6 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick NetNut for most teams that need fast rotating proxies with 85m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
On the entry tier, NetNut is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. NetNut starts at $3.45/GB and PhantomBuster starts at $56.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
NetNut has the larger advertised residential pool. NetNut reports 85M+ IPs across 200+ countries; PhantomBuster reports 100+ pre-built Phantoms across multiple+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
NetNut 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 — NetNut is typically picked for residential workloads, while PhantomBuster is often chosen for Social Media Scraper use cases.
NetNut 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 NetNut gates dedicated account managers and PhantomBuster gates them on enterprise tiers.
Pick NetNut when Fast rotating proxies with 85M+ IPs. Pick PhantomBuster when Cloud automation platform with 100+ pre-built Phantoms for LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Instagram, and Twitter s. Most teams that consider both end up with NetNut.
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