The two main pricing model differences between our services are Pay per IP vs Pay per GB. Residential proxy bandwidth is charged by GB, while datacenter proxies and static residential ISP proxies are usually priced per IP address. Importantly, residential proxies offer access to unlimited IP addresses from any region, providing extensive geographic flexibility.
The Pay per GB model, used for residential proxies, charges based on the amount of data (bandwidth) transferred through the proxy service. This is similar to how mobile phone plans charge for data usage - you pay for what you consume. For instance, just as you might pay for 5GB of mobile data per month, you could pay for 5GB of proxy bandwidth. This model is particularly beneficial for users who need access to a wide range of IP addresses across various regions but may not have consistent or high-volume usage.
On the other hand, the Pay per IP Address model, typically used for datacenter proxies and static residential ISP proxies, charges users based on the number of unique IP addresses they utilize and are able to send an amount of unlimited bandwidth through these IP addresses. This model suits users requiring consistent IP addresses, such as those needing specific IPs for whitelisting or maintaining continuous connections.
The choice between these models depends on the user's specific needs, traffic patterns, and operational requirements, much like choosing between a pay-as-you-go or unlimited data plan for your mobile phone. Users requiring diverse geographic coverage and varying usage might prefer the residential proxy GB-based pricing, while those needing consistent, specific IPs might opt for the IP-based pricing of datacenter or static residential ISP proxies.