A cheap proxy is only cheap if the price holds up once you read the small print: traffic that expires, bandwidth caps on “unlimited” plans, and headline prices that need a 10 TB order or a thousand IPs. To find the best cheap proxy for 2026 we compared 12 providers on real list prices for the two products most buyers actually need: rotating residential proxies, priced per GB, and cheap private proxies in the form of ISP (static residential) IPs, priced per IP.
Quick answer
ProxyEmpire is the best cheap proxy provider in 2026 for value. Rotating residential starts at $3.50/GB and falls to $1.50/GB, and ISP (static residential) IPs cost $3.50 falling to $2.00 a month, with bandwidth that rolls over, full targeting included and a $1.97 trial. If the lowest possible price per GB is all that matters, DataImpulse ($1 falling to $0.80) and Rayobyte ($0.70 at 1 TB) go lower.
Cheap proxy providers compared
All 12 providers at a glance| # | Provider | Rotating residential | ISP (static residential) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProxyEmpire | $3.50 → $1.50/GB | $3.50 → $2.00/IP | Best value overall |
| 2 | Webshare | $3.50 → $1.50/GB | Dedicated $3.70 → $1.58/IP | Cheap ISP at volume |
| 3 | Proxy-Seller | $3.50 → $1.45/GB | $3.00 → $2.25/IP | Cheap residential at 1 TB |
| 4 | ResiProx | $3.50 → $1.75/GB | Not sold | Deep targeting on a small budget |
| 5 | DataImpulse | $1.00 → $0.80/GB | Not sold | Lowest entry price per GB |
| 6 | Rayobyte | $3.50 → $0.70/GB | $5/IP (5–99 IPs) | Cheapest residential at 1 TB |
| 7 | NodeMaven | $5.31 → $2.75/GB | From $2.99/IP | IP-quality filtering |
| 8 | MarsProxies | $4.99 → $2.10/GB | $2.99 → $2.09/IP | Single ISP IPs, unlimited traffic |
| 9 | ProxyRack | $1.10 → $0.80/GB | Not published | High-volume residential |
| 10 | IPRoyal | $7.00 → $3.36/GB | $2.70/IP (30 days) | Traffic that never expires |
| 11 | Decodo | $4.00 → $2.00/GB | $3.33 → $2.60/IP | Small ISP plans |
| 12 | Byteful | $3.25 → $1.95/GB | $3.00 → $2.75/IP (10+ IPs) | Non-expiring traffic |
Rotating residential shows each provider’s regular rate on its smallest plan, then the lowest per-GB rate it publishes at 1 TB or less. ISP prices are per dedicated IP per month, from one IP (or the smallest plan) to the lowest published volume rate. Multi-terabyte rates are excluded and promotions are covered in the reviews. Datacenter proxies are left out on purpose: they are cheaper still, but a different product. All prices were read from each provider’s own pricing pages on 22–28 September 2026.
How we compared cheap proxy prices
The cheapest sticker is not always the cheapest billWe compared like with like: the rate on the smallest plan you can buy, the rate at a realistic volume, and what the price leaves out. Expiring traffic, bandwidth caps on ISP IPs and large minimum orders can all make a low rate the more expensive choice.
The 12 best cheap proxies in 2026
Cheap residential and cheap private ISP proxies, reviewed
ProxyEmpire
Best value overallProxyEmpire is not the lowest sticker price here, but it gives the most for the money: full targeting at no extra charge and bandwidth that never goes to waste.
- Unused bandwidth rolls over, and country-to-ZIP, ISP, ASN and OS fingerprint targeting are included on residential
- ISP IPs include traffic, with 99.9% uptime and 24/7 support from real people
- Not the cheapest per GB at 1 TB: DataImpulse, Rayobyte, ProxyRack and Proxy-Seller all publish lower rates
Webshare
Cheap ISP at volumeWebshare matches the lowest mainstream residential rate at 1 TB and sells static residential IPs that get much cheaper as you add more.
- Dedicated static residential falls to $1.91 at 75 IPs and $1.58 at 2,000 (with its 5,000 GB bandwidth option)
- A cheaper “private” tier shares each IP with one or two other users, from $0.74 at volume
- ISP prices depend on the bandwidth tier you pick, and unused residential traffic does not roll over
Proxy-Seller
Cheap residential at 1 TBProxy-Seller publishes one of the lowest 1 TB residential rates here, and its dedicated ISP proxies cost $3.00 for one IP a month, falling to $2.25 each at 500 IPs.
- $1.45/GB at 1 TB on a clear eleven-step ladder, with no coupon needed
- ISP traffic is uncapped at any volume
- The best ISP rate needs 500 IPs; smaller orders pay close to $3.00 per IP
ResiProx
Deep targeting on a small budgetResiProx keeps residential pricing low while including country, region, city and ISP targeting on every plan.
- ISP-level targeting at no extra cost from the first gigabyte
- The trial covers both residential and mobile
- Rotating proxies only — no static or ISP IPs
DataImpulse
Lowest entry price per GBDataImpulse charges a flat $1/GB for residential traffic that never expires, falling to $0.80/GB from 1 TB, with a $5 starter purchase.
- The cheapest residential entry price here, pay as you go
- No tier jumps: the same flat rate from the first gigabyte
- No static or ISP IPs, so it cannot cover long-lived accounts
Rayobyte
Cheapest residential at 1 TBRayobyte’s residential ladder drops to $0.70/GB at 1 TB, the lowest rate at that size here.
- $2/GB from 50 GB and $1.50/GB from 250 GB, so savings start early
- Pay-as-you-go residential traffic never expires
- ISP proxies are $5 per IP, the most expensive here
NodeMaven
IP-quality filteringNodeMaven screens every IP for quality before assigning it, and its ISP proxies come with unlimited traffic.
- A current 20% discount brings residential to $4.25 → $2.20/GB
- Unused residential traffic rolls over, and ISP IPs have no traffic cap
- One of the pricier residential options here at its regular rate
MarsProxies
Single ISP IPs, unlimited trafficMarsProxies sells ISP IPs one at a time for $2.99 a month with unlimited traffic, falling to $2.09 each at 1,000 IPs.
- No minimum order and no traffic cap on ISP IPs
- Residential traffic does not expire
- Residential is pricier than most here at small volumes
ProxyRack
High-volume residentialProxyRack’s residential plans start at $1.10/GB and fall to $0.80/GB at 500 GB.
- Very low per-GB rates once you are buying 100 GB or more
- Simple monthly plans
- The $110 entry plan is a lot for a small test, and no ISP price is published on its pricing page
IPRoyal
Traffic that never expiresIPRoyal’s ISP proxies cost $2.70 per IP for 30 days, and its residential traffic never expires.
- Residential traffic never expires, so small top-ups are not wasted
- Unlimited threads on ISP proxies
- Residential is among the priciest here: $4.55/GB at 100 GB and $3.36/GB at 1 TB
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)
Small ISP plansDecodo’s dedicated ISP plans start at three IPs for $9.99 a month and fall to $2.60 per IP at 100 IPs, with unlimited bandwidth.
- A $9.99 entry ISP plan makes testing cheap
- All its proxy types support HTTP(S) and SOCKS5
- Residential costs more than at most providers here at small volumes
Byteful
Non-expiring trafficByteful, formerly Ping Proxies, pairs a low residential entry rate with static residential IPs at $3 each, falling to $2.75 at 100.
- Residential bandwidth never expires, and ISP IPs have unlimited bandwidth under fair use
- Region, city, ISP, carrier and ASN targeting
- Static residential starts at 10 IPs, so it is not for single-IP buyers
Cheap rotating residential vs cheap ISP proxies
Match the price model to the jobRotating residential proxies are priced per gigabyte and give you a fresh home IP whenever you need one. ISP proxies, also called static residential, are cheap private proxies: one residential IP that stays yours for the month. Neither is cheaper in general; it depends on how much traffic you push and whether a site needs to see the same IP every time.
| Rotating residential | ISP (static residential) | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced by | Gigabyte | IP per month |
| Cheapest here | $0.70–$1.50/GB at 1 TB | About $1.60–$2.10/IP at volume |
| IP changes | Per request or sticky session | Never, unless you replace it |
| Best for | Scraping, prices, ads, geo checks | Accounts, logins and anything that needs one stable IP |
If you are not sure, start with rotating residential proxies for data collection and ISP proxies for long-lived accounts. Many teams use both from one account.
What cheap proxy prices hide
Five things to check before you buy- Expiring traffic. A low per-GB rate is not cheap if unused gigabytes vanish at the end of the month. Look for rollover or traffic that never expires.
- Headline rates at huge volumes. “From $0.50/GB” or a low per-IP headline often needs terabytes or hundreds of IPs. Compare the price at the volume you will actually buy.
- Weekly or daily rates. Some per-IP prices are for a week or a day. Multiply before you compare with monthly plans.
- Bandwidth on ISP plans. Some ISP prices include unlimited traffic, others a monthly cap or a bandwidth tier that changes the price.
- Shared “private” IPs. The cheapest static IPs are sometimes shared with one or two other customers. Check whether an IP is dedicated before relying on it for logins.
Why avoid free proxies?
Free usually costs moreFree proxy lists are open servers anyone can use, so they are already blocked on most sites that matter and go offline within hours. You do not know who runs them or what they log, which rules them out for logins, payments or customer data. A $1.97 trial costs less than the time a free list wastes.
Cheap proxy FAQ
Short answersWhat is the cheapest proxy provider?
For rotating residential, DataImpulse has the lowest entry rate at $1/GB and Rayobyte the lowest rate at 1 TB at $0.70/GB. For ISP IPs at volume, Webshare’s dedicated static residential falls to about $1.58 per IP. For overall value we rank ProxyEmpire first, because rollover and included targeting cut the real cost.
What is a cheap private proxy?
A private proxy is an IP used by you alone. For residential-grade IPs that means ISP (static residential) proxies, which cost about $2–$3 per IP a month for one IP and less at volume.
Are cheap residential proxies worth it?
Yes, if the traffic does not expire and the IPs are clean. The difference between $0.80 and $1.50 per GB matters less than paying for gigabytes you never use or IPs that are already blocked.
Is it cheaper to pay per IP or per GB?
Per IP is cheaper for steady traffic from a few fixed addresses, such as account management. Per GB is cheaper when you need many different IPs, locations or rotation.
Can I try a cheap proxy before buying?
Yes. ProxyEmpire’s $1.97 trial includes residential and mobile data, DataImpulse starts at $5, and Decodo’s smallest ISP plan is $9.99.
Why are some proxies so cheap?
Usually because the IPs are shared, sold for short periods, priced for very large orders, or come with traffic that expires. Check those four things and the cheapest option often changes.
Cheap proxies without the catches
Rotating residential from $1.50/GB with rollover and ISP IPs from $2.00, with country-to-ZIP, ISP and ASN targeting at no extra charge and 24/7 support from real people. Try ProxyEmpire for $1.97.
