The verdict
Shifter wins on 5 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Shifter for most teams that need shifter (formerly microleaves) is a veteran rotating residential and back-connect proxy provider with a 50m+ ip pool and unlimited-bandwidth special proxies priced per port., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Parsehub vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Parsehub or Shifter?
On the entry tier, Parsehub is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Parsehub starts at $0.00/GB and Shifter starts at $99.98/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Parsehub or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Parsehub reports N/A across 50+ countries; Shifter reports 50M+ 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, Parsehub or Shifter?
Shifter 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 — Parsehub is typically picked for residential workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Parsehub or Shifter?
Shifter 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 Parsehub gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Parsehub or Shifter in 2026?
Pick Parsehub when Visual web scraper with proxy support. Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is a veteran rotating residential and back-connect proxy provider with a 50M+ I. Most teams that consider both end up with Shifter.