NetNut Alternative (2026): Ethically Sourced Residential Proxies
Looking for a safer alternative to NetNut? NetNut is one of the most recognized residential proxy providers in the market. But after Google’s recent action against the NetNut residential proxy network, the conversation has changed.
100% ethically sourced residential proxies
Reliable proxy infrastructure built on consent
Unlimited Residential plans for high-volume workloads
99.9%
Uptime
195+
Locations
120M+
Residential IPs
<500ms
Latency
The question is no longer only:
Which provider has the biggest IP pool?
The question now is:
Where do those residential IPs actually come from?
Google described the NetNut network as part of its continued disruption of malicious residential proxy networks and said home devices can become proxy exit nodes through pre-installed malware or hidden proxy code.
ProxyScrape is built for teams that need ethically sourced residential proxies, reliable infrastructure built on consent, and Unlimited Residential plans for high-volume workloads.
Comparison
ProxyScrape vs NetNut
ProxyScrape
NetNut
Summary
Choose if
Choose ProxyScrape if you want 100% ethically sourced residential proxies, transparent sourcing standards, flexible residential plans, and an Unlimited Residential option with no GB caps.
NetNut users should review their residential proxy supply chain immediately if workflows were affected by the recent disruption, reduced pool availability, blocked routes, or compliance concerns.
Overview
The Core Difference
100% ethically sourced residential proxies
Residential network built around consent and responsible participation
Residential and Unlimited Residential products for legitimate business use
Flexible plans for controlled usage and high-volume scaling
Subject of Google’s July 2026 disruption action
Google reported NetNut-related malware command-and-control infrastructure
Google said the action reduced the available pool of devices by millions
Current users may face continuity, sourcing, and vendor-risk questions
This is not just a pricing difference. It is a sourcing, trust, and continuity difference.
Feature
Residential sourcing
100% ethically sourced residential IPs
Google described the disrupted network as part of malicious residential proxy activity
Current network risk
Built for responsible business use
Google reported significant degradation to the proxy network and business operations
Residential IP pool
120M+ residential IPs
Public references have listed 85M+ residential IPs before the disruption
Geo coverage
195+ locations
Public references have listed 195+ countries
Unlimited residential
Yes, fixed-rate Unlimited Residential available
Not positioned as a fixed-rate unlimited residential product
Billing flexibility
30d, 60d, 90d, non-expiry options
Historically bandwidth-based monthly plans
Best fit
Teams that need ethical residential proxies and predictable scaling
Existing users now reviewing continuity and sourcing risk
ProxyScrape Wins
Where ProxyScrape Wins
Ethical sourcing is the main advantage
Residential proxies should be built on clear participation, consent, and transparent sourcing. They should not depend on hidden proxy code, malware-infected devices, unclear opt-ins, or supply chains that customers cannot verify. ProxyScrape’s residential network is 100% ethically sourced, giving businesses a cleaner foundation for legitimate proxy use. For affected NetNut users, ethical sourcing is not a secondary feature — it is the reason to switch.
- Compliance reviews
- Legal and procurement approval
- Customer trust
- Platform trust
- Long-term network stability
- Internal vendor-risk checks
Lower continuity risk for business workflows
When a residential proxy network is disrupted, customers do not only lose access to IPs. ProxyScrape helps teams move to residential proxy infrastructure built for stable, legitimate business use.
- Reduced pool availability
- Failed requests
- Blocked workflows
- Broken scraping pipelines
- Compliance reviews
- Urgent vendor replacement
- Questions from security or legal teams
Flexible Residential plans for controlled usage
ProxyScrape Residential Proxies are built for teams that need clean proxy access without heavy commitment.
- 120M+ residential IPs
- 195+ locations
- Country, state, and city targeting
- Rotating and sticky sessions
- Unlimited concurrent connections
- HTTP and SOCKS5 support
- 1 GB trial for $1
Non-expiry billing option
Some teams do not use bandwidth in a perfectly predictable monthly pattern. ProxyScrape offers non-expiry billing options so unused residential traffic does not disappear at the end of a short billing cycle. For teams switching providers, this helps reduce wasted spend while testing, migrating, and scaling.
Unlimited Residential Proxies for high-volume teams
Many NetNut users relied on residential proxies for large-scale workloads. ProxyScrape offers Unlimited Residential Proxies for teams that want predictable scaling without tracking every GB. For teams rebuilding after disruption, this creates a more stable cost model.
Bandwidth: 200 Mbps
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Duration
Add-on
UDP support
UDP over SOCKS5 for protocols that need it
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Location
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Bandwidth
200 Mbps
Duration
1 Day
8M+ residential IPs
Enterprise-grade security
180+ countries
99.9% Uptime
NETWORK BREAKDOWN
Explore our products
Premium Datacenter
from $0.02 / proxy
Unmatched speed and reliability
Unlimited bandwidth
HTTP & SOCKS5
Residential Proxy
from $1.15 / GB
Large global residential pool
Country / state / city geo-targeting
HTTP & SOCKS5
Unlimited Residential
from $87.6 / day
Unmatched speed and reliability
Auto-rotation
HTTP & SOCKS5
Dedicated Proxy
from $1.4 / proxy
Available in the US
Unlimited bandwidth
Unlimited concurrent sessions
Guidance
Advice for Current NetNut Users Affected by the Shutdown
Audit your current dependency
Check which workflows were using NetNut endpoints. Prioritize the workflows that are revenue-critical or customer-facing.
- Scraping jobs
- SERP monitoring
- Ecommerce tracking
- Ad verification
- Localized testing
- Data pipelines
- QA automation
Review sourcing risk with your team
Ask whether your previous provider’s residential IP sourcing can pass internal review.
- Were residential users clearly opted in?
- Can the provider explain where the IPs come from?
- Is the supply chain direct and accountable?
- Are sourcing partners vetted?
- Is abuse actively monitored?
- Can the provider support procurement, legal, or security questions?
Test with a small workload first
Do not migrate everything at once. Start with a controlled test: one region, one workflow, one traffic pattern, one session setup, and one success-rate benchmark. ProxyScrape’s $1 residential trial gives you a low-risk way to validate performance before scaling.
Separate controlled and high-volume usage
Use Residential Proxies for flexible, pay-per-GB usage. Use Unlimited Residential Proxies for large, continuous workflows where GB-based billing becomes unpredictable.
Update your documentation
After migration, document new proxy endpoints, authentication method, targeting setup, rotation rules, fallback plan, and compliance notes about ethical sourcing. This makes future vendor reviews easier.
Caution
What NetNut Users Should Be Careful About
Do not treat pool size as proof of quality
A large residential pool does not automatically mean the network is clean, stable, or safe to depend on. The sourcing layer matters more than the headline number.
Do not ignore compliance questions
If your legal, procurement, or security team asks where the IPs come from, you need a clear answer. “Residential proxies” is not enough.
Do not assume every reseller has independent infrastructure
Google said NetNut had a reseller program and that many residential proxy brands may have been whitelabeling NetNut infrastructure. That means affected users should review not only NetNut, but also any provider that may rely on resold or whitelabeled residential supply.
Do not migrate only based on price
A cheaper provider can become expensive if the network creates failed requests, blocked workflows, or new compliance risk.
What is the cost per successful, compliant request?
When ProxyScrape Is the Better Choice
Choose ProxyScrape if you:
- Need 100% ethically sourced residential proxies
- Were affected by the NetNut disruption
- Want to reduce vendor-risk exposure
- Need reliable residential IPs for legitimate business use
- Want to test before committing
- Need unlimited residential proxies for high-volume workloads
- Want flexible billing, including non-expiry options
- Need country, state, and city targeting
- Want a provider focused on proxy infrastructure, not opaque supply chains
When Immediate Migration Is the Safer Choice
Move quickly if:
- Your NetNut endpoints stopped working
- Success rates dropped suddenly
- Your IP pool became unstable
- Your security team flagged the provider
- Your procurement team requested a replacement
- Your workflows depend on residential IPs daily
- Your customers depend on the data pipelines behind those proxies
The goal is not just to restore traffic. The goal is to restore trust in the infrastructure behind that traffic.
Migration
Switching Is Simple
Update the proxy endpoint hostname
Point your applications to the ProxyScrape endpoint instead of NetNut.
Keep username and password authentication
Your current username and password authentication method will continue to work.
Map country, state, or city targeting parameters
Recreate country, state, and city targeting to match your current workflow.
Test sticky sessions and rotation behavior
Validate rotation and sticky session behavior before moving production traffic.
Separate pay-per-GB and unlimited usage needs
Use Residential Proxies for controlled usage and Unlimited Residential for high-volume workloads.
Most setups do not require a full rebuild. If your NetNut setup was affected, migrate in phases: validate one critical workflow first, then expand by region and traffic profile.
FAQ
FAQ
- Choose Residential Proxies if your usage is controlled or bandwidth-based.
- Choose Unlimited Residential Proxies if your workloads are continuous, high-volume, or difficult to predict by GB.
Final Takeaway
For affected users, the priority is not only replacing a proxy endpoint. It is choosing a network that can support legitimate business use without hidden sourcing risk.
ProxyScrape is built around that standard:
100% ethically sourced residential proxies. Flexible plans. Unlimited Residential options. Reliable infrastructure for real business workloads.