SOAX Alternative
Cleaner pricing, simpler workflow, same residential proxy capability. Shifter delivers 205M+ real residential IPs, city-level targeting, and unlimited concurrency from $0.75/GB at scale.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shifter | SOAX |
|---|---|---|
| IP Pool Size | 205M+ residential IPs | 191M+ residential and mobile IPs |
| Starting Price | $2.00/GB | $3.00/GB in tier 1 countries ($200/mo Builder plan) |
| Best Price | $0.75/GB | From $0.85/GB in tier 1, $0.35/GB in tier 3 (Enterprise) |
| Concurrent Connections | Unlimited | Not published |
| Protocols | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 |
| Geo-Targeting | City-level (195+ countries) | City-level (195+ countries) |
| IP Rotation | Per-request + Sticky sessions | Per-request + Sticky sessions |
| Minimum Commitment | None, cancel anytime | $200/mo for plan rates |
| Customer Support | 24/7 on all plans | 24/7 on all plans |
Pricing Comparison (per GB)
| Volume | ShifterUp to 71% OFF | SOAX | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder ($200/mo) | $0.75/GB | Tier 1 $3.00/GB, tier 3 $1.20/GB | 75% in tier 1, 37% in tier 3 |
| Team ($500/mo) | $0.75/GB | Tier 1 $2.20/GB, tier 3 $0.90/GB | 65% in tier 1, 16% in tier 3 |
| Scale ($1,500/mo) | $0.75/GB | Tier 1 $1.50/GB, tier 3 $0.60/GB | 50% in tier 1, none in tier 3 |
| Enterprise ($3,000/mo) | $0.75/GB | Tier 1 from $0.85/GB, tier 3 from $0.35/GB | 11% in tier 1, none in tiers 2 and 3 |
We counted the live residential IPs Shifter and SOAX each served across five countries, under an identical test. See the numbers and the method.
Our full write-up of SOAX: 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?
One Rate in Every Country, 3-Day Money-Back Guarantee
SOAX sells prepaid credits, and the per-GB rate depends on which country tier you target. Shifter charges one per-GB rate in every country, with a 3-day money-back guarantee on every plan.
Unlimited Concurrency on Every Plan
Shifter has no cap on concurrent connections on any plan, so you can run as many parallel requests as your own infrastructure handles.
Lower Rates in Tier 1 Countries
In SOAX's tier 1 countries its plans cost $3.00 to $1.50 per GB, and Enterprise starts at $0.85. Shifter's Full Geo plans reach $0.75 per GB from 200 GB in every country. In tier 3 countries SOAX's Scale and Enterprise rates are lower, so compare for the countries you target.
One Credential, Targeting in the Username
Shifter puts geo and session targeting in the username string, so one credential pair covers every country, city and session type.
Same Coverage, Same Features
Shifter matches SOAX on the features that matter: 195+ countries with city-level targeting, SOCKS5 support, sticky sessions, residential proxies IPs, and standard proxy auth.
No Hidden Surcharges
No premium pool fees, no concurrency upcharges, no per-port limits. Shifter's pricing is per-GB and applies the same logic from starter to scale.
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.
SOAX Alternative FAQ
Common questions about switching from SOAX to Shifter.
Yes. Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs across 195+ countries with the same core features as SOAX: rotating proxies, city-level geo-targeting, SOCKS5 support, and sticky sessions. The big differences are unlimited concurrency on every plan, a 3-day money-back guarantee, and one per-GB rate in every country.
It depends on the countries you target. SOAX prices by country tier: in tier 1 from $3.00/GB on the $200 Builder plan down to $0.85/GB on Enterprise, in tier 3 from $1.20/GB down to $0.35/GB. Shifter's Full Geo plans start at $2.00/GB and reach $0.75/GB from 200 GB, in every country. In tier 1 countries Shifter is lower on every SOAX plan; in tier 2 and 3 countries SOAX's Enterprise rates are lower.
No. SOAX advertises 191M+ residential and mobile IPs combined, while Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs. On the same live IP test, Shifter served 212,212 live US IPs against SOAX's 112,112.
No. Shifter has no cap on concurrent connections on any plan. Your throughput depends on your bandwidth and your own infrastructure.
Yes. Shifter uses standard HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 with username:password authentication. The main migration step is mapping your geo and session settings to Shifter's username parameters, typically a few lines of code.
Shifter's 100 GB plan is $100 a month ($1.00/GB) in every country. SOAX's smallest plan, Builder, is $200 a month and buys about 66 GB at its tier 1 rate ($3.00/GB) or about 166 GB at its tier 3 rate ($1.20/GB).
Switch from SOAX and Scale Freely
Move to Shifter for one per-GB rate in every country, unlimited concurrency on every plan, and one credential for every location. A 3-day money-back guarantee instead of prepaid credits.