Shifter vs NodeMaven
A NodeMaven alternative with a far deeper pool. NodeMaven runs roughly 30M residential IPs from $2.20/GB on monthly plans and $4.50 pay as you go. Shifter runs 205M+ IPs from $0.75/GB.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shifter | NodeMaven |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $2.00/GB | $4.50/GB pay as you go |
| Best Price | $0.75/GB | $2.20/GB on monthly plans |
| IP Pool | 205M+ residential IPs | 30M+ residential, 250K mobile |
| Countries | 195+ | 150+ |
| Protocols | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 |
| Geo-Targeting | Country, state and city | Country, region, city and ISP |
| IP Rotation | Per-request + Sticky sessions | Per-request + Sticky up to 24h |
| Traffic Rollover | Top-ups do not expire | Rolls over between periods |
| Free Trial | Yes | Paid trial, $3.50 for 750 MB |
Pricing Comparison (per GB)
| Volume | ShifterUp to 71% OFF | NodeMaven | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay As You Go | Not offered | $4.50/GB | — |
| Entry | $10 for 5 GB ($2.00/GB) | $3.50 for 750 MB trial | — |
| Mid-Volume (~100 GB) | $100 ($1.00/GB) | ~$220 ($2.20/GB) | 55% |
| Best Rate | $0.75/GB from 200 GB | $2.20/GB | 66% |
We counted the live residential IPs Shifter and NodeMaven each served across five countries, under an identical test. See the numbers and the method.
Our full write-up of NodeMaven: what the pool, pricing and gateway behaviour add up to, scored on the same rubric as every network we tested.
Why use Shifter residential proxies?
A Much Larger Pool to Rotate Through
NodeMaven publishes around 30 million residential IPs. Shifter runs 205M+, which reduces how often a long crawl cycles back to an address it has already used, the pattern most anti-bot systems watch for.
66% Lower at Each Provider's Best Rate
NodeMaven's cheapest monthly rate is $2.20 per GB. Shifter reaches $0.75 from 200 GB a month, so the same traffic costs roughly a third as much once you are past the trial stage.
No Premium for Pay As You Go
NodeMaven charges $4.50 per GB without a monthly plan, roughly double its subscription rate. Shifter's published ladder applies from the first gigabyte, with no separate pay as you go penalty.
Broader Country Coverage
NodeMaven covers 150+ countries. Shifter covers 195+ with city level targeting, which matters if your work reaches beyond the major markets.
Independent Benchmarks We Publish
We measure live IP counts head to head and publish the method and results, including where we lose. NodeMaven has not been benchmarked yet, so this page compares published figures rather than our own measurements.
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed monthly plans with included bandwidth. No hidden fees. Scale as your usage grows.
Frequently asked FAQ questions
Common questions about switching from NodeMaven to Shifter.
At volume, considerably. NodeMaven's best published monthly rate is $2.20 per GB against Shifter's $0.75, a saving of roughly 66%. NodeMaven's pay as you go rate is $4.50 per GB.
Rotate through a deeper pool
Several times the residential IPs, city level targeting in 195+ countries, and roughly a third of the cost per GB at volume.