The verdict
Thordata wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Thordata for most teams that need enterprise-grade proxy solutions, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Proxy-Cheap vs Thordata — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Proxy-Cheap or Thordata?
On the entry tier, Proxy-Cheap is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Proxy-Cheap starts at $1.99/GB and Thordata starts at $100.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Proxy-Cheap or Thordata?
Thordata has the larger advertised residential pool. Proxy-Cheap reports 6M+ IPs across 12+ countries; Thordata reports 10M+ IPs across 150+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Proxy-Cheap or Thordata?
Thordata 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 — Proxy-Cheap is typically picked for residential workloads, while Thordata is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Proxy-Cheap or Thordata?
Proxy-Cheap 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 Proxy-Cheap gates dedicated account managers and Thordata gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Proxy-Cheap or Thordata in 2026?
Pick Proxy-Cheap when Budget multi-type proxy provider offering rotating/static residential, ISP, datacenter, mobile and IPv6 proxie. Pick Thordata when Enterprise-grade proxy solutions. Most teams that consider both end up with Thordata.