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Buying Guides

Feb 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Residential vs Datacenter Proxies: Which SOCKS5 Type to Buy?

Residential IPs look like real users, datacenter IPs are fast and cheap. Here's how to pick between them for SOCKS5.

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Buying Guides

Jan 22, 2026 · 6 min read

SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxy: Which One Should You Use?

Both proxies forward traffic. Only one is protocol-agnostic and UDP-capable. Here's when to reach for SOCKS5 and when HTTP wins.

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