Proxy Cheap Alternative
A network that completes the standard test, with far more live IPs. Shifter delivers 205M+ real residential IPs, city-level targeting, and unlimited concurrency, with rates from $2.00/GB down to $0.75/GB.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shifter | Proxy Cheap |
|---|---|---|
| IP Pool Size | 205M+ residential IPs | 50M+ to 155M+ advertised |
| Starting Price | $2.00/GB | $1.50/GB (3 GB+) |
| Best Price | $0.75/GB | $0.78/GB (51 GB+) |
| Volume Discounts | Yes, down to $0.75/GB at scale | Yes, down to $0.78/GB |
| Concurrent Connections | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Protocols | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 |
| Geo-Targeting | City-level (195+ countries) | City-level (130+ countries) |
| IP Rotation | Per-request + Sticky sessions | Per-request + Sticky sessions |
| Minimum Commitment | None, cancel anytime | None |
| Customer Support | 24/7 on all plans | Chat / email |
Pricing Comparison (per GB)
| Volume | ShifterUp to 71% OFF | Proxy Cheap | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (1–10 GB) | $2.00/GB | $1.50/GB (3 GB), $1.20/GB (4 GB+) | — |
| Mid-Volume (~100 GB) | $1.00/GB | $0.78/GB | — |
| Growth (~250 GB) | $0.75/GB | $0.78/GB | 4% |
| Scale (1 TB+) | $0.75/GB | $0.78/GB | 4% |
We counted the live residential IPs Shifter and Proxy Cheap each served across five countries, under an identical test. See the numbers and the method.
Our full write-up of Proxy Cheap: 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 Network That Completes the Test
In our benchmark Proxy Cheap's gateway completed 10% to 14% of a standard plain HTTP test, mostly redirects and reset connections, while Shifter's residential proxies completed it in every country. On a low list price, what matters is how much of your traffic gets an answer.
Close on Price at Scale, Higher at Entry
Proxy Cheap lists $1.50/GB at 3 GB, $1.20/GB from 4 GB and $0.78/GB from 51 GB, shown as discounted from $2.60. Shifter is $2.00/GB at 5 GB, $1.00/GB from 50 GB and $0.75/GB from 200 GB. Proxy Cheap is lower until 200 GB, and the two are about level after that.
A Much Deeper Live Pool
Proxy Cheap's site advertises 50M+ and 155M+ residential IPs. Shifter offers 205M+. In our five country test Shifter served 390,093 live IPs against 20,450 for Proxy Cheap, a figure that is a floor because so few of its requests completed.
3-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Every Shifter plan comes with a 3-day money-back guarantee, so you can test IP quality on your own targets.
Same Coverage, Same Features
Shifter matches Proxy Cheap on the feature set: 195+ countries with city-level targeting, HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5, per-request rotation, sticky sessions, and unlimited concurrency through standard auth.
24/7 Support on Every Plan
Shifter provides 24/7 support to every customer, not just high-volume accounts, so help is there whenever a pipeline breaks rather than only during business hours.
Simple, transparent pricing
Fixed monthly plans with included bandwidth. No hidden fees. Scale as your usage grows.
Buy one, get one free.
Second month is free, with full traffic included.
Proxy Cheap Alternative FAQ
Common questions about switching from Proxy Cheap to Shifter.
Yes. Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs across 195+ countries with the same core features: rotating proxies, city-level geo-targeting, SOCKS5 support, and sticky sessions. Proxy Cheap's list price is lower at small volumes. Shifter's case is the depth of its live pool and a gateway that completed our standard test.
Not at small volumes. Proxy Cheap lists $1.50/GB at 3 GB, $1.20/GB from 4 GB and $0.78/GB from 51 GB. Shifter is $2.00/GB at 5 GB, $1.00/GB from 50 GB and $0.75/GB from 200 GB, so the two are about level from 200 GB.
Yes. Its rate falls from $1.50/GB at 3 GB to $0.78/GB from 51 GB, shown as discounted from $2.60. Shifter's falls from $2.00/GB to $0.75/GB from 200 GB.
Yes. Both providers use standard HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 with username:password authentication. Migration typically means updating the proxy host, port, and credentials in your code, a few lines in most stacks.
Yes. Shifter advertises 205M+ residential IPs. Proxy Cheap's site advertises 50M+ and 155M+.
Switch from Proxy Cheap and Get a Deeper Live Pool
Move to Shifter for far more live IPs, a gateway that completes the standard test, rates down to $0.75/GB, and a 3-day money-back guarantee. No minimums.