Difference between Residential and Datacenter proxies

The difference between residential and datacenter proxies lies in their source, anonymity, reliability, and typical use cases:

Residential Proxies

• Source: Real devices (like laptops or smartphones) connected to the internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• IP Type: Legitimate, ISP-assigned residential IP addresses.
• Reliability: Less likely to be blocked or flagged since traffic mimics that of genuine users.
• Cost: More expensive due to limited supply and increased legitimacy.

Datacenter Proxies

• Source: Hosted in data centers, not associated with ISPs.
• IP Type: Fake or synthetic IPs, not linked to a real residential device.
• Reliability: Can be blocked or blacklisted more frequently.
• Cost: More affordable and scalable.