The best residential proxy providers in 2026, compared on price and terms
Of the five, AeonProxy has the lowest published residential price at 1 GB, 100 GB and 1 TB ($3.49, $2.39 and $1.69 per GB) on a 366M+ residential pool. Its traffic never expires, its free trial needs no card, and it needs no subscription or company check. Prices as each provider published them on 6 November 2026.
Free 200 MB trial — join our Telegram · no card neededResidential proxy prices per GB
Ordered by the list price of 1 GB. Where a provider sells monthly plans, the figure is the plan rate for that amount.
| Provider | 1 GB | About 100 GB | About 1 TB | Unused traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeonProxy | $3.49 | $2.39 | $1.69 | Never expires |
| Decodo | $4.00 pay as you go ($3.75 on the 3 GB plan) | $2.75 (100 GB plan) | $2.00 (1,000 GB plan) | Plan GB end with the billing cycle; pay as you go lasts 12 months or until a subscription |
| Oxylabs | $6.00 (Starter plan) | $4.00 (Flexible plan) | $2.50 (Enterprise) | Expires at the end of the billing cycle |
| IPRoyal | $7.35 ($7.00 on a subscription) | Not published | Not published ($1.84 from 10 TB) | “Never expiring” under standard conditions |
| Bright Data | $8.00 list ($4.00 with its 50% code for 3 months) | $7.00 on the $499 plan ($3.50 with the code) | Custom | Monthly plan traffic does not roll over |
Prices in USD, without VAT where a provider adds it (Decodo, Oxylabs). Promotions are named; the list price stands next to them.
Who can buy, how to start, how to pay
| Provider | Free trial | Subscription | Identity check | Crypto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeonProxy | 200 MB for 72 h, no card (Telegram) | Not needed: pay as you go from 1 GB | None to start | Yes: USDT, BTC, ETH and more |
| Decodo | 3 days, 100 MB, card needed | Monthly plans; pay as you go at $4/GB | Automated checks; ID for Enterprise | On most plans |
| Oxylabs | $5 credit once | Monthly plans only | KYC questionnaire for all | None listed |
| IPRoyal | For companies, on request | Not needed; 5% off with one | Optional ID and selfie | Yes |
| Bright Data | 7-day playground; $5 credit with a payment method; residential needs company KYC first | Monthly plans; pay as you go at $8/GB | Verified companies only (residential) | No |
Each provider in one line
AeonProxy
Best for the lowest published price per GB at every volume, a 366M+ residential pool, traffic that never expires and no company check.
02Decodo
Best for monthly plans paid by card. AeonProxy vs Decodo: side by side, cost and how to switch.
03Oxylabs
Best for enterprise contracts with a fixed monthly volume. AeonProxy vs Oxylabs: side by side, cost and how to switch.
04IPRoyal
Best for small fixed packages paid by card. AeonProxy vs IPRoyal: side by side, cost and how to switch.
05Bright Data
Best for verified companies that also buy scraping APIs. AeonProxy vs Bright Data: side by side, cost and how to switch.
How to choose a residential proxy provider
Billing. Pay-as-you-go suits uneven work: you buy traffic when you need it. Monthly plans are cheaper per GB only if you use the whole plan every month, because unused plan traffic usually ends with the cycle.
Who can buy. Bright Data sells residential access to verified companies only, and Oxylabs sends every customer a KYC questionnaire. If you buy as an individual, check this before comparing prices.
Trying first. Decodo’s trial needs a card and turns into a paid plan, IPRoyal gives trials to companies on request, and Bright Data’s residential zones need company verification first. AeonProxy’s trial needs no card.
Payment. Bright Data takes no crypto and Oxylabs lists none; AeonProxy takes USDT, BTC, ETH and other coins.
How we compared
This comparison is published by AeonProxy, one of the five. We compared what each provider publishes: prices, expiry, trials, subscriptions, payment and identity checks, read on their own sites on 6 November 2026. We did not test speed or success rates, and we quote none. Every source is linked at the bottom of this page and of each head-to-head page.
Where these figures come from
The other providers’ figures come from their own pricing pages, documentation and help centers, read on 6 November 2026. The full list for each provider is on its head-to-head page.
Bright Data, Oxylabs, Decodo and IPRoyal are trademarks of their owners. AeonProxy is not affiliated with any of them. Prices and promotions change, so check each provider’s site before you buy.Free 200 MB — join our Telegram
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Residential proxy providers: questions
Of these five, AeonProxy has the lowest published price at 1 GB ($3.49), about 100 GB ($2.39/GB) and 1 TB ($1.69/GB). Decodo is next at $4.00, $2.75 and $2.00. Bright Data’s 50% code brings it to $4.00/GB for three months.
366M+ residential IPs in 185+ countries, more than Oxylabs (175M+), Decodo (115M+) and IPRoyal (64M+) list on their sites.
AeonProxy’s traffic never expires, with no condition. IPRoyal advertises never-expiring traffic “under standard conditions”. Decodo’s pay-as-you-go GB last 12 months, while Decodo, Oxylabs and Bright Data plan traffic ends with the billing cycle.
Yes at AeonProxy, from 1 GB at the published tier rate, and at IPRoyal. Oxylabs sells monthly plans only; Decodo and Bright Data sell plans and charge $4 and $8 per GB pay as you go.
Yes at AeonProxy, IPRoyal (ID check optional) and Decodo (automated checks; ID for Enterprise plans). Bright Data sells residential access to verified companies only, and Oxylabs asks every customer to complete a KYC questionnaire.
AeonProxy: join our Telegram channel and link the bot. Bright Data has a 7-day playground without a card, but its residential zones need company verification first; Decodo’s trial needs a card or PayPal, and IPRoyal gives trials to companies on request.
AeonProxy, IPRoyal and Decodo (on most plans). Bright Data does not take crypto, and Oxylabs lists no crypto option.
Using a proxy is legal in most countries. What you do through it still has to follow the law and the target site’s terms; see our acceptable use policy. This is not legal advice.