The verdict
PapaProxy wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick PapaProxy for most teams that need mobile and residential proxies, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
PapaProxy vs Storm Proxies — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, PapaProxy or Storm Proxies?
On the entry tier, PapaProxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. PapaProxy starts at $2.00/GB and Storm Proxies starts at $14.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, PapaProxy or Storm Proxies?
PapaProxy has the larger advertised residential pool. PapaProxy reports 2M+ IPs across 100+ countries; Storm Proxies reports 700K+ IPs across 50+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, PapaProxy or Storm Proxies?
Storm 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 — PapaProxy is typically picked for residential workloads, while Storm Proxies is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, PapaProxy or Storm Proxies?
Storm 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 PapaProxy gates dedicated account managers and Storm Proxies gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick PapaProxy or Storm Proxies in 2026?
Pick PapaProxy when Mobile and residential proxies. Pick Storm Proxies when Budget backconnect rotating residential and datacenter proxies with unlimited bandwidth, a large advertised IP. Most teams that consider both end up with PapaProxy.