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#Buying Guide

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.

Oct 24, 2026

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.

Oct 24, 2026

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.

Oct 8, 2026

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.

Oct 8, 2026

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.

Oct 8, 2026

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.

Oct 8, 2026

Unlimited ISP Proxies: Are They Worth the Price?

Unlimited ISP proxies cost a flat monthly price by speed. See the break-even versus per-GB billing for all four tiers and how to pick the right one.

Oct 8, 2026

Scraper API vs Proxies: Which Should You Buy?

Scraper API or proxies? A break-even rule of about 2.3 MB per request, real 2026 prices, and when a hybrid beats both. Pick the cheaper option.

Oct 8, 2026

Proxy Sites Explained: Are Web Proxies Safe?

A proxy site fetches pages for you through its own IP. Learn how web proxies work, why free ones are risky and what to use instead for real work.

Oct 2, 2026

Proxy vs VPN: Differences and When to Use Each

Proxy vs VPN: a VPN encrypts all device traffic, a proxy routes one app's traffic through another IP. Compare scope, speed and use cases.

Oct 2, 2026