The verdict
Petaproxy wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 2 tied. We'd pick Petaproxy for most teams that need residential proxies with api, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Petaproxy vs PrivateProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Petaproxy or PrivateProxy?
On the entry tier, PrivateProxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Petaproxy starts at $2.50/GB and PrivateProxy starts at $2.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Petaproxy or PrivateProxy?
Petaproxy has the larger advertised residential pool. Petaproxy reports 2M+ IPs across 100+ countries; PrivateProxy reports 500K+ IPs across 40+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Petaproxy or PrivateProxy?
Petaproxy 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 — Petaproxy is typically picked for residential workloads, while PrivateProxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Petaproxy or PrivateProxy?
PrivateProxy 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 Petaproxy gates dedicated account managers and PrivateProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Petaproxy or PrivateProxy in 2026?
Pick Petaproxy when Residential proxies with API. Pick PrivateProxy when Dedicated private proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with Petaproxy.