The verdict
ProxyElite wins on 6 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick ProxyElite for most teams that need free and premium proxy lists, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
ProxyElite vs ProxyNova — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ProxyElite or ProxyNova?
On the entry tier, ProxyElite and ProxyNova are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ProxyElite starts at $0.00/GB and ProxyNova starts at $0.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, ProxyElite or ProxyNova?
ProxyElite has the larger advertised residential pool. ProxyElite reports 100K+ IPs across 50+ countries; ProxyNova reports 50K+ IPs across 30+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, ProxyElite or ProxyNova?
ProxyElite 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 — ProxyElite is typically picked for residential workloads, while ProxyNova is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ProxyElite or ProxyNova?
ProxyElite 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 ProxyElite gates dedicated account managers and ProxyNova gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ProxyElite or ProxyNova in 2026?
Pick ProxyElite when Free and premium proxy lists. Pick ProxyNova when Free proxy list aggregator. Most teams that consider both end up with ProxyElite.