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 Thordata — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Shifter or Thordata?
On the entry tier, Shifter is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Shifter starts at $99.98/GB and Thordata starts at $100.00/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 Thordata?
Shifter has the larger advertised residential pool. Shifter reports 50M+ IPs across 195+ countries; Thordata reports 10M+ IPs across 150+ 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 Thordata?
Thordata 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 Thordata is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Shifter or Thordata?
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 Thordata gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Shifter or Thordata in 2026?
Pick Shifter when Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is a veteran rotating residential and back-connect proxy provider with a 50M+ I. Pick Thordata when Enterprise-grade proxy solutions. Most teams that consider both end up with Shifter.