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HProxy vs Webshare

Both stand on residential proxy services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

HProxy

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

HProxy combines several proxy network types with scraper APIs and free lookup tools. Buyers should note that pricing and usage conditions differ by product, and the listed prohibited uses exclude several forms of abuse.

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Webshare

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

Webshare offers several proxy types, location targeting and integration resources for data-related workflows. Consider the free plan's bandwidth limit and the stated use restrictions before selecting a plan.

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The facts

	HProxy	Webshare
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	No
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Proxy Server 100: $2.99 a month
Plans published	12	19
Maker	HProxy	Webshare
Website	hproxy.com	webshare.io
On residential proxy services	#1 of 74	#4 of 74

HProxy: what it does well

Offers residential, ISP, datacenter, and mobile proxies.
Prepaid balance does not expire.
Provides proxy list, checker, and IP lookup free.
Scraper API returns structured JSON.
Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5.

What to know first

Mobile proxies have a 1 GB minimum.
Web scrapers charge per successful call.
Payments may trigger identity-document requests.

Webshare: what it does well

Free plan includes 10 proxies and 1 GB monthly bandwidth.
Offers HTTP and SOCKS5 endpoints.
Targeting includes country, state, city or ZIP code.
API provides Python and JavaScript examples.

What to know first

Free plan has 1 GB bandwidth per month.
Proxy-server bandwidth and threads are subject to a Fair Usage Policy.
Identity, use-case and payment verification may be required.

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