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Node4 Residential Proxies vs SOAX
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.
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Node4 offers residential proxy access with geographic targeting, API management and a non-expiring free tier. Check the bandwidth and protocol limits, particularly if SOCKS5 or more than 1 GB per month is needed.
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SOAX combines proxy networks, configurable rotation, and scraper APIs for data collection. The free Sandbox provides limited setup access but no included credits; paid plans add credits and team capacity, starting at $200/mo + VAT.
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| Node4 Residential Proxies | SOAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Shared Datacenter: $5 a month | Builder: $200 a month |
| Plans published | 17 | 5 |
| Maker | Node4 Residential Proxies | SOAX |
| Website | node4.io | soax.com |
| On residential proxy services | #6 of 72 | #10 of 72 |
Node4 Residential Proxies: what it does well
- Free tier never expires and requires no card
- Coverage spans more than 170 countries
- Country, state, city and ASN targeting
- Paid plans include HTTP(S) and SOCKS5
- 24/7 technical support by email and ticket
What to know first
- Free tier is limited to 1 GB monthly
- Free tier does not include SOCKS5
- Sticky sessions are best effort with no set duration
SOAX: what it does well
- Residential and mobile proxies across 195+ countries
- Targeting down to city, state, and ASN
- Rotation controls include sticky sessions
- HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 support
- API access is available
What to know first
- Sandbox includes no credits for proxy use
- Paid plans start at $200/mo + VAT
- Sandbox offers basic support
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