Node4 Residential Proxies
7.8#1 in datacenter proxy servicesFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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ProxyShard
6.8#11 in datacenter proxy servicesFrom $1.20 a monthFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | Node4 Residential Proxies | ProxyShard |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 170 | 165 |
| Integrations | Any client that accepts standard HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy settings can connect, and Node4 provides examples for Node.js, Python, cURL, PHP, Go and Java. | ProxyShard says its proxies connect with browsers, scrapers, SEO tools, and automation applications. |
| Protocols | Residential plans support HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 on the same credential. | The service supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, and UDP connections. |
| Proxy types | residential | residential |
| Rotation modes | rotating | rotating |
| Support | Technical support is available 24/7 by email and support ticket, while sales inquiries are answered Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 EST. | The SLA lists weekday support hours of Monday to Friday, GMT+3, 10:00–22:00, and says urgent inquiries are addressed 24/7. |
| Targeting levels | city | country |
Node4 Residential Proxies plans
- Residential 3 GB$7.47 a month
- Residential Entry$7.47 a month
- Residential 5 GB$11.45 a month
- Residential 10 GB$19.90 a month
- Residential 25 GB$42.25 a month
- Residential 50 GB$69.50 a month
ProxyShard plans
- Standard Residential$2 a month
- Premium Residential$3 a month
- Unlimited Residential$30 a month
- Residential PremiumFree
- Residential StandardFree
- Datacenter$1.20 a month
Pick Node4 Residential Proxies if…
It suits developers and people doing location-specific scraping or market research who can use standard HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy settings. Its free tier may suit smaller workloads with limited monthly bandwidth.
Pick ProxyShard if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.