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IPnivo Residential Proxies vs PacketStream

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.

IPnivo Residential Proxies

Free trial APIWeb

IPnivo offers broad residential coverage, geographic targeting, and multiple session modes through an API. Review the traffic allowances, validity periods, KYC obligations, and country restrictions before selecting a plan.

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PacketStream

Free trial APILinuxMac+2

PacketStream provides country-targeted residential proxies with rotating exits and sessions that can retain an exit for up to 60 minutes. Review the minimum purchase and the service’s stated limits before relying on a particular exit or session.

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The facts

	IPnivo Residential Proxies	PacketStream
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Web	API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	12	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	ipnivo.com	packetstream.io
On residential proxy services	#19 of 72	#23 of 72

IPnivo Residential Proxies: what it does well

Residential pool spans 195+ countries
City and state targeting on every plan
Supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5
Sticky sessions last up to 24 hours
Free trial is available

What to know first

No free plan
KYC and age 18 requirement
Unavailable in three listed countries
Specific-site access is not guaranteed

PacketStream: what it does well

Supports HTTPS, SOCKS5 and HTTP
Offers country targeting
Sticky sessions last up to 60 minutes
Setup guides cover programming tools and browsers

What to know first

Residential Proxies has a $50 minimum purchase
Test credit approval and amount are discretionary
No guaranteed exit, response time or availability
Unencrypted HTTP traffic may be readable in transit

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