Shifter vs PacketStream
The same $1/GB floor, but on a managed network roughly 29x larger with real city-level targeting. Shifter delivers 205M+ residential IPs, 195+ countries, and 24/7 support, with rates down to $1.00/GB.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shifter | PacketStream |
|---|---|---|
| IP Pool Size | 205M+ residential IPs | 7M+ residential IPs |
| Network Type | Managed residential network | Peer-to-peer bandwidth sharing |
| Geo-Targeting | City-level (195+ countries) | Country-level only |
| Starting Price | $3.50/GB | $1.00/GB |
| Best Price | $1.00/GB | $1.00/GB |
| Concurrent Connections | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Protocols | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 |
| IP Rotation | Per-request + Sticky sessions | Per-request + Sticky sessions |
| Minimum Purchase | None, free trial first | $50 upfront |
| Free Trial | Yes | Contact sales for credits |
| Customer Support | 24/7 on all plans | Email only (~48h) |
Pricing Comparison (per GB)
| Volume | ShifterUp to 40% OFF | PacketStream | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (1 GB) | $1.00/GB | — | |
| Growth (~100 GB) | $1.00/GB | — | |
| Scale (1 TB) | $1.00/GB | 25% | |
| Bulk (5 TB+) | $1.00/GB | 25% |
Why use Shifter residential proxies?
A Network Roughly 29x Larger
PacketStream's peer-to-peer pool is commonly cited at around 7M IPs. Shifter runs 205M+ residential IPs, roughly 29x larger. On hard targets the bigger pool means far higher success rates, which is what actually drives down cost once you count failed requests and retries.
Real City-Level Targeting
PacketStream targets at the country level only, despite marketing that suggests otherwise. Shifter offers true country, region, and city-level targeting, which is essential for localized price intelligence, ad verification, and geo-specific testing.
A Managed Network, Not Peer-to-Peer
PacketStream relies on a peer-to-peer model where it does not fully control the IPs, so stability and uptime are less predictable. Shifter operates a managed residential network, which delivers the consistency that production scraping and automation pipelines need.
24/7 Support Instead of Email-Only
PacketStream offers email support with response times often around 48 hours and no live chat. Shifter provides 24/7 support on every plan, so help arrives in minutes, not days, when a pipeline breaks.
Self-Serve Trial, No $50 Minimum
PacketStream requires a $50 upfront purchase and routing trial requests through sales. Shifter offers a self-serve free trial, so you can validate IP quality on your real targets before spending anything.
Same Price Floor, More Per Gigabyte
PacketStream's appeal is its flat $1/GB rate, and Shifter reaches the same $1/GB floor at scale. The difference is what each gigabyte buys: a 205M+ managed pool with city targeting and 24/7 support rather than a ~7M peer-to-peer network.
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed monthly plans with included bandwidth. No hidden fees. Scale as your usage grows.
What's included
- 10 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 25 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 100 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
What's included
- 250 GB bandwidth
- HTTP(S) + SOCKS5
- City-level targeting
- API access
- Priority support
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from PacketStream to Shifter.
Yes. Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs (roughly 29x PacketStream's ~7M) across 195+ countries with real city-level targeting, a managed network instead of peer-to-peer, and 24/7 support. Shifter reaches the same $1/GB floor at scale, so you get a far larger and more reliable network at the same price.
Switch from PacketStream and Get 29x the Network
Move to Shifter for a roughly 29x larger managed pool, real city-level targeting, and 24/7 support, all at the same $1/GB floor. Self-serve free trial, no $50 minimum.