The verdict
Open Proxy Space wins on 5 of 7 core metrics. 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 VJProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Open Proxy Space or VJProxy?
On the entry tier, Open Proxy Space is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Open Proxy Space starts at $0.00/GB and VJProxy starts at $5.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Open Proxy Space or VJProxy?
VJProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Open Proxy Space reports 100K+ IPs across 50+ countries; VJProxy reports 192,531 (standard proxy pool, datacenter/dedicated) across 26+ 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 VJProxy?
Open Proxy Space edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Open Proxy Space is typically picked for datacenter workloads, while VJProxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Open Proxy Space or VJProxy?
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 VJProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Open Proxy Space or VJProxy 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 VJProxy when VJProxy is a Russian-language-oriented proxy service selling dedicated/datacenter IP proxies (standard, profes. Most teams that consider both end up with Open Proxy Space.