The verdict
PlainProxies wins on 3 of 7 core metrics, 4 tied. We'd pick PlainProxies for most teams that need simple and reliable proxy service, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
PlainProxies vs PrivateProxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, PlainProxies or PrivateProxy?
On the entry tier, PlainProxies and PrivateProxy are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. PlainProxies starts at $2.00/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, PlainProxies or PrivateProxy?
PlainProxies has the larger advertised residential pool. PlainProxies reports 1M+ IPs across 50+ 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, PlainProxies or PrivateProxy?
PrivateProxy 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 — PlainProxies is typically picked for residential workloads, while PrivateProxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, PlainProxies or PrivateProxy?
PlainProxies 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 PlainProxies gates dedicated account managers and PrivateProxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick PlainProxies or PrivateProxy in 2026?
Pick PlainProxies when Simple and reliable proxy service. Pick PrivateProxy when Dedicated private proxies. Most teams that consider both end up with PlainProxies.