The verdict
Oxylabs wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Oxylabs for most teams that need premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177m+ ips, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Oxylabs vs IPRoyal — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Oxylabs or IPRoyal?
On the entry tier, IPRoyal is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Oxylabs starts at $4.00/GB and IPRoyal 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, Oxylabs or IPRoyal?
Oxylabs has the larger advertised residential pool. Oxylabs reports 177M+ IPs across 195+ countries; IPRoyal reports 32M+ IPs across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Oxylabs or IPRoyal?
Oxylabs 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 — Oxylabs is typically picked for ["residential" workloads, while IPRoyal is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Oxylabs or IPRoyal?
Oxylabs 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 Oxylabs gates dedicated account managers and IPRoyal gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Oxylabs or IPRoyal in 2026?
Pick Oxylabs when Premium proxy provider for enterprises with 177M+ IPs. Pick IPRoyal when Ethical proxies with 32M+ IPs and crypto payments. Most teams that consider both end up with Oxylabs.