The verdict
Shifter wins on 4 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.
Pawns.app vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Pawns.app or Shifter?
On the entry tier, Pawns.app is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Pawns.app 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, Pawns.app or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Pawns.app reports 20M+ users, broad international availability across multiple+ 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, Pawns.app 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 — Pawns.app is typically picked for Residential (bandwidth-sharing pool) workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Pawns.app 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 Pawns.app gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Pawns.app or Shifter in 2026?
Pick Pawns.app when Passive-income proxyware and rewards app where users earn by sharing internet bandwidth and completing surveys. 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.