The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick Proxy-Hub for most teams that need veteran budget provider of dedicated and semi-dedicated private datacenter proxies with unlimited bandwidth, from $12/month., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Proxy-Hub vs Shifter — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Proxy-Hub or Shifter?
On the entry tier, Proxy-Hub is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Proxy-Hub starts at $12.00/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-Hub or Shifter?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Proxy-Hub reports Private datacenter proxies across 200+ locations (USA/EU) across 200+ countries; Shifter reports 205M+ advertised (~235K independently sampled) 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-Hub or Shifter?
Shifter edges ahead on overall success rate in the available benchmark data (our tests, independent lab reports and published specs). That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Proxy-Hub is typically picked for Dedicated private proxies workloads, while Shifter is often chosen for ["Residential"] use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Proxy-Hub 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-Hub gates dedicated account managers and Shifter gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Proxy-Hub or Shifter in 2026?
Pick Proxy-Hub when Veteran budget provider of dedicated and semi-dedicated private datacenter proxies with unlimited bandwidth, f. Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is one of the oldest backconnect rotating residential proxy providers. Its netw. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.