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.
PROXY.father vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, PROXY.father or Shifter?
On the entry tier, PROXY.father is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. PROXY.father starts at $54.00/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, PROXY.father or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. PROXY.father reports Dedicated 4G/5G carrier mobile proxies (SIM-based) across 3+ 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, PROXY.father 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 — PROXY.father is typically picked for Mobile (4G/5G) workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, PROXY.father 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 PROXY.father gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick PROXY.father or Shifter in 2026?
Pick PROXY.father when Dedicated 4G/5G mobile proxies on real carrier networks in Germany, the UK and the USA (proxyfather.com now op. 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.