education
Shared vs Private vs Dedicated Proxies Explained
Shared vs private vs dedicated proxies: who else uses the IP, what each costs on BuyProxy, why private varies by provider, and which to buy for each job.
Web Scraping Anonymity: What Proxies Hide and Don't
Web scraping anonymity explained: what a proxy hides (IP, network, location), what still leaks (headers, DNS, WebRTC, fingerprints) and a 5-step check.
What Is a Backconnect Proxy? How the Gateway Works
A backconnect proxy sends each request through one gateway to a pool of IPs. See how it works, how to read a gateway line, and how to test it with curl.
Mobile Proxy vs Residential Proxy: Which to Buy
Mobile proxy vs residential proxy: how they differ in trust, speed and price ($3.99 vs $0.99/GB), which jobs need mobile, and how to test both cheaply.
Best Proxies in 2026: The Right Pick for Each Job
The best proxies for scraping, price monitoring, ad checks, sneaker sites, mobile apps and logins, with real per-GB prices and a one-hour test plan.
YouTube Transcript API: Channels, Videos, Comments
Get YouTube transcripts, channel data and comments via API at about $2.23 per 1,000 calls. Why the official API falls short and how to build a pipeline.
Per-IP vs Per-GB Proxy Pricing: Which Is Cheaper?
Per-IP or per-GB proxy pricing? Use one formula, GB per IP per month, to find the break-even for every proxy type, with two worked examples.
Dedicated vs Shared Mobile Proxies: How to Choose
Dedicated or shared mobile proxies? Compare US prices by carrier, how rotation modes work, and the GB break-even versus a per-GB mobile pool.
Dedicated IPv4 vs IPv6 Proxies: Cost and Use Cases
Dedicated IPv4 vs IPv6 proxies compared on price per IP, compatibility and use cases, with rental prices by period and a quick test for your target site.
Static ISP Proxies: What They Are and When to Buy
Static ISP proxies keep one IP for the whole rental. Learn when you need one, what they cost by rental period, and how many IPs to buy for your accounts.