Our Methodology

Comparable vs Non-Comparable Pricing

We mark a pricing record as comparable only when we can mathematically convert it to a reliable $/GB rate. This happens when:

• The provider publishes an explicit per-GB rate (e.g., $5/GB)
• The plan includes both total cost and bandwidth allocation (e.g., $600/50GB converts to $12/GB)

We mark pricing as non-comparable when conversion would be misleading:

• Per-IP pricing without bandwidth limits (e.g., $5/IP/month with "unlimited" bandwidth)
• Per-port or per-thread pricing where bandwidth varies by usage pattern
• Custom/enterprise pricing that requires contacting sales

How We Calculate $/GB

• Direct rate: If the tier shows $X/GB, we use that value directly.
• Bundle conversion: For plans like $600/50GB, we divide: 600 / 50 = $12.00/GB.
• Tiered pricing: For each provider + proxy type combination, we track the min (cheapest tier) and max (most expensive tier) $/GB rates.
• Volume discounts: We capture multiple tiers when available, so you can see both entry-level and enterprise rates.

Data Collection Process

1. Provider Discovery: We identify proxy providers through industry research, competitor analysis, and user submissions. We prioritize providers with public, transparent pricing.
2. Manual Collection: Pricing data is manually extracted from official provider websites. We capture plan names, bandwidth allocations, costs, and any restrictions or conditions.
3. Normalization: Raw pricing is converted to our standard format with computed $/GB rates where applicable.
4. Verification: Each entry is cross-checked against the source URL before publication. We note any ambiguities or conditions.
5. Regular Updates: We monitor major providers for pricing changes and update our database accordingly. The update frequency varies by provider importance.

Sorting and Ranking Logic

• Comparison tables: Sort by min $/GB (lowest first) for comparable records. Non-comparable records appear separately or at the end.
• Price calculator: Recommends providers by finding the cheapest tier that meets your requested bandwidth amount.
• "Best" rankings: Limited to comparable providers only. We rank purely by lowest available $/GB rate.

Data Freshness

Dataset last synchronized: February 25, 2026. We actively monitor major providers and typically update within 1-2 weeks of significant pricing changes. If you notice stale or incorrect data, please report an issue and we will correct it promptly.