The verdict
Open Proxy Space wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Open Proxy Space for most teams that need free public proxy-list aggregator (http/s, socks4/5) with country sorting, anonymity tiers, open-source tools and a paid stats api., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Open Proxy Space vs TargetProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Open Proxy Space or TargetProxy?
On the entry tier, Open Proxy Space is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Open Proxy Space starts at $0.00/GB and TargetProxy starts at $3.50/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Open Proxy Space or TargetProxy?
Open Proxy Space has the larger advertised residential pool. Open Proxy Space reports 100K+ IPs across 50+ countries; TargetProxy reports a sizable network 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, Open Proxy Space or TargetProxy?
Open Proxy Space 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 — Open Proxy Space is typically picked for ["Datacenter"] workloads, while TargetProxy is often chosen for ["Datacenter"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Open Proxy Space or TargetProxy?
Open Proxy Space 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 Open Proxy Space gates dedicated account managers and TargetProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Open Proxy Space or TargetProxy in 2026?
Pick Open Proxy Space when Free public proxy-list aggregator (HTTP/S, SOCKS4/5) with country sorting, anonymity tiers, open-source tools . Pick TargetProxy when TargetProxy sells dedicated private IPv4/IPv6 proxies with HTTP(S)/SOCKS5 support across 100+ countries, price. Most teams that consider both end up with Open Proxy Space.