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.
Shifter vs Swiftproxy — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Shifter or Swiftproxy?
On the entry tier, Swiftproxy is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Shifter starts at $99.98/GB and Swiftproxy starts at $3.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Shifter or Swiftproxy?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Shifter reports 50M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Swiftproxy reports 2M+ IPs across 80+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Shifter or Swiftproxy?
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 — Shifter is typically picked for residential workloads, while Swiftproxy is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Shifter or Swiftproxy?
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 Shifter gates dedicated account managers and Swiftproxy gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Shifter or Swiftproxy in 2026?
Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is a veteran rotating residential and back-connect proxy provider with a 50M+ I. Pick Swiftproxy when Fast ISP proxies with low latency. Most teams that consider both end up with Shifter.