The verdict
Oculus Proxies wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Oculus Proxies for most teams that need isp and residential for sneakers, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Oculus Proxies vs Squid Proxies — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Oculus Proxies or Squid Proxies?
On the entry tier, Squid Proxies is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Oculus Proxies starts at $75.00/GB and Squid Proxies starts at $24.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Oculus Proxies or Squid Proxies?
Oculus Proxies has the larger advertised residential pool. Oculus Proxies reports 500K+ IPs across 50+ countries; Squid Proxies reports 300K+ 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, Oculus Proxies or Squid Proxies?
Oculus Proxies 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 — Oculus Proxies is typically picked for residential workloads, while Squid Proxies is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Oculus Proxies or Squid Proxies?
Squid Proxies 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 Oculus Proxies gates dedicated account managers and Squid Proxies gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Oculus Proxies or Squid Proxies in 2026?
Pick Oculus Proxies when ISP and residential for sneakers. Pick Squid Proxies when Private dedicated proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with Oculus Proxies.