Proxy Cheap Alternative
Lower per-GB pricing that keeps dropping as you scale, plus a much larger pool. 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+ residential IPs |
| Starting Price | $2.00/GB | $4.99/GB |
| Best Price | $0.75/GB | $4.99/GB (flat, no volume discount) |
| Volume Discounts | Yes, down to $0.75/GB at scale | No, flat per-GB rate |
| 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 |
| Free Trial | Yes | No |
| 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 | $4.99/GB | 60% |
| Mid-Volume (~100 GB) | $1.00/GB | $4.99/GB | 80% |
| Growth (~250 GB) | $0.75/GB | $4.99/GB | 85% |
| Scale (1 TB+) | $0.75/GB | $4.99/GB | 85% |
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?
Real Volume Discounts, Not a Flat Rate
Proxy Cheap charges roughly $4.99/GB whether you buy 1 GB or 200 GB, there is no volume discount. Shifter rewards scale: pricing drops from $2.00/GB to $0.75/GB as your usage grows, so the more you run, the more you save.
Up to 80% Cheaper at Scale
Against Proxy Cheap's flat $4.99/GB, Shifter's $0.75/GB enterprise rate is about 85% cheaper. Even at entry level, $2.00/GB beats $4.99/GB by 60%, so you save from the very first gigabyte.
A Much Larger IP Pool
Proxy Cheap advertises around 50M residential IPs. Shifter offers 205M+, a roughly 4x larger footprint.
Free Trial Before You Commit
Proxy Cheap does not offer a free trial; you buy a starter pack to test.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Proxy Cheap to Shifter.
Yes. Shifter offers 205M+ residential IPs (around 4x Proxy Cheap's 50M) across 195+ countries with the same core features: rotating proxies, city-level geo-targeting, SOCKS5 support, and sticky sessions. Shifter is cheaper at every tier and adds real volume discounts that Proxy Cheap's flat rate does not offer.
Proxy Cheap charges roughly a flat $4.99/GB with no volume discount. Shifter starts at $2.00/GB (about 60% cheaper) and drops to $0.75/GB at scale (about 85% cheaper). The savings grow as your usage grows.
No. Proxy Cheap's residential pricing is effectively flat per gigabyte regardless of how much you buy. Shifter publishes a full pricing curve that falls to $0.75/GB at scale, so larger workloads get materially better rates.
Shifter offers a free trial. Proxy Cheap does not currently offer a free trial, so Shifter lets you test IP quality before committing any budget.
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 versus around 50M on Proxy Cheap.
Switch from Proxy Cheap and Save up to 80%
Move to Shifter for lower pricing at every tier, real volume discounts down to $0.75/GB, a 4x larger pool, and a free trial on real workloads. No flat rate, no minimums.