Head to head

ProxyCompass vs Rayobyte.

Rayobyte wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied based on available benchmark data — our tests, independent lab reports and published specs. Last updated Jul 30, 2026.

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ProxyCompass
4.0 ★ · ProxyCompass is a long-running provider of fast datacenter and ISP proxies with HTTP and SOCKS5 support.
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Rayobyte
4.0 ★ · All proxy types with pay-as-you-go plans
Rating
4.0 / 5
4.0 / 5
Trust score
7.6 / 10
8.4 / 10
Starts at
$0.06/GB
$7.50/GB
IP pool
Over 50,000 IP addresses
36M+ IPs
Locations
15+ countries
100+ countries
Success rate
98%
Avg response
1,150 ms
Founded
2,013
2,015
HQ
USA
Has API
— No
✓ Yes
Crypto payments
✓ Yes
— No
Browser ext.
— No
— No
24/7 support
— No
— No
Verified
— No
✓ Yes

The verdict

Rayobyte wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Rayobyte for most teams that need all proxy types with pay-as-you-go plans, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.

ProxyCompass vs Rayobyte — frequently asked

Which is cheaper, ProxyCompass or Rayobyte?

On the entry tier, ProxyCompass is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ProxyCompass starts at $0.06/GB and Rayobyte starts at $7.50/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.

Which has a bigger IP pool, ProxyCompass or Rayobyte?

Rayobyte has the larger advertised residential pool. ProxyCompass reports Over 50,000 IP addresses across 15+ countries; Rayobyte reports 36M+ IPs across 100+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.

Which is better for web scraping, ProxyCompass or Rayobyte?

Rayobyte 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 — ProxyCompass is typically picked for ["datacenter" workloads, while Rayobyte is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.

Which has better support and SLA, ProxyCompass or Rayobyte?

Rayobyte 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 ProxyCompass gates dedicated account managers and Rayobyte gates them on enterprise tiers.

Should I pick ProxyCompass or Rayobyte in 2026?

Pick ProxyCompass when ProxyCompass is a long-running provider of fast datacenter and ISP proxies with HTTP and SOCKS5 support.. Pick Rayobyte when All proxy types with pay-as-you-go plans. Most teams that consider both end up with Rayobyte.

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