Published 2026-10-06
Residential proxy pricing explained
Residential pricing looks simple, one number per GB, and hides most of its detail in the conditions. Here is how to read it.
The meter is bytes, not requests
You pay for the data that crosses the proxy: the page, its scripts, images and every retry. A failed request that still downloads an error page costs bytes. This is why page weight matters more than request count.
The GB estimation guide shows how to measure it.
Tiers: the headline price is the biggest order
The per-GB rate falls as the order grows. Here a single GB is $5.50 and 1,000 GB is $1.75. Most providers advertise their lowest rate, which applies only to the largest order. Compare at the volume you will buy, not at the figure in the banner. See every rung.
Renewals and top-ups
On this site, renewing a pool is priced at $5.50 per GB, the single-GB rate. If you will keep using the product, buy the larger order up front.
Ask any provider the same question: is the second order priced like the first?
Questions to ask before paying
Four questions settle most of the risk.
- Does the traffic expire, and when?
- What does a top-up cost compared with the first order?
- Is the rate the same for every country and session type?
- What is the refund rule if I use only part of it?
Frequently asked questions
Why is residential more expensive than datacenter?
Residential addresses are harder to obtain, and sites challenge them less. They are metered by the GB, while per-IP lines are priced by address and term.
Is a lower per-GB rate always cheaper?
No. A lower rate on a pool that gets blocked costs more per successful request. Divide spend by successful requests on your own target.
Try it for $5
Minimum top-up is $5. Run your own target through it before you scale.