The verdict
Novada wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Novada for most teams that need fast, reliable, scalable proxy & web scraping network with 100m+ ethical residential ips across 220+ countries, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Novada vs ProxyEmpire — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Novada or ProxyEmpire?
On the entry tier, ProxyEmpire is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Novada starts at $5.50/GB and ProxyEmpire starts at $1.97/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Novada or ProxyEmpire?
Novada has the larger advertised residential pool. Novada reports 100M+ across 220+ countries; ProxyEmpire reports 30M+ ethically sourced residential IPs across 170+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Novada or ProxyEmpire?
Novada 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 — Novada is typically picked for ["residential"] workloads, while ProxyEmpire is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Novada or ProxyEmpire?
Novada 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 Novada gates dedicated account managers and ProxyEmpire gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Novada or ProxyEmpire in 2026?
Pick Novada when Fast, reliable, scalable proxy & web scraping network with 100M+ ethical residential IPs across 220+ countries. Pick ProxyEmpire when ProxyEmpire offers 30M+ ethically-sourced rotating residential, mobile, and datacenter proxies across 170+ cou. Most teams that consider both end up with Novada.