PacketStream Alternative (2026): More Reliability, More Options
PacketStream offers very low flat-rate P2P pricing, while ProxyScrape is built for predictable reliability and broader product coverage.
Consistent performance
Lower minimum commitment
Multiple proxy types
99.9%
Uptime
195+
Locations
55M+
Residential IPs
<500ms
Latency
Comparison
ProxyScrape vs PacketStream
ProxyScrape
PacketStream
Summary
Choose if
Choose ProxyScrape for stronger reliability, lower entry commitment, and richer proxy options.
Choose PacketStream for lowest-cost basic residential P2P access.
Overview
The Core Difference
Dedicated infrastructure
Broader proxy portfolio
$2 low-commitment trial
$1/GB flat-rate appeal
P2P model variability
Residential-only focus
This is not just a pricing difference. It is a packetstream strategy difference.
Feature
Residential price at 1 TB
$1,500
$1,000
Unlimited residential
Yes
No
Minimum commitment
$2 trial
$50 minimum deposit
Datacenter support
Yes
No
Mobile support
Yes
No
Targeting depth
Country/state/city
Country-focused
Unlimited residential proxies
Major advantage
Fixed cost based on connection speed in Mbps
No bandwidth limits and no overage charges
Predictable spend for high-throughput teams
Per-GB billing applies across PacketStream plans
Costs increase linearly with every additional GB used
No equivalent fixed-rate unlimited model
Price comparison at common tiers
10 GB
$35.50
~$60 (~41% saving)
100 GB
$280
~$400 (~30% saving)
1 TB
$1,500
$2,500 (40% saving)
Lower barrier to start
Residential trial
1 GB for $2
Not available
Datacenter trial
100 proxies, 10 GB, 7 days, free
Limited or not publicly listed
Minimum entry
$18.25
Higher entry threshold
Flexible billing that matches your workflow
Difference
30-day, 60-day, 90-day, or non-expiry billing
Non-expiry traffic carries over indefinitely
Monthly billing is the default approach
Unused traffic usually expires at billing boundaries
UDP support via SOCKS5
ProxyScrape's Unlimited Residential plan supports UDP through SOCKS5 for non-HTTP workflows.
ProxyScrape Wins
Where ProxyScrape Wins
Unlimited residential proxies
Fixed cost based on connection speed in Mbps
Pay a predictable price based on the connection speed you need. No hidden fees or variable pricing.
No bandwidth limits and no overage charges
Enjoy true unlimited bandwidth on all plans with zero overage fees, no matter how much you scale.
Predictable spend for high-throughput teams
Budget with confidence and scale your operations without worrying about unexpected costs.
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
Migration
Switching Is Simple
Update the proxy endpoint hostname
Point your applications to the ProxyScrape endpoint.
Keep the same username:password or IP whitelist auth
Your current authentication method will continue to work.
Keep rotation and session handling logic unchanged
No changes needed to your existing integration.
P2P-network assumptions should be reviewed when moving to dedicated infrastructure routing.
FAQ
FAQ
- At many per-GB tiers, ProxyScrape is materially cheaper.
- At sustained volume, Unlimited Residential can reduce effective costs further.
- 1 GB residential trial for $2
- Free 7-day datacenter trial (100 proxies, 10 GB)