Choose the Right Proxy for Your Needs
Three proxy networks - residential, datacenter, and mobile - each optimized for different use cases. All on one platform with pay-as-you-go pricing, unlimited connections, and a unified API.
Residential, Datacenter & Mobile Proxies
Every proxy type on one platform. Mix and match based on your use case - all managed from the same dashboard and API.
Residential Proxies
Real ISP-assigned home IPs with the highest success rates on any target
- Advanced Geo-Targeting Country, city, ZIP, GPS & ASN
- Flexible Sessions Rotating & sticky modes
- Full Protocol Support HTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5
- Unlimited Connections No concurrency limits
Datacenter Proxies
Fastest speeds and lowest cost per GB for high-volume data operations
- Lightning Fast Sub-300ms average response time
- Country & Continent Targeting Geo-targeting by region
- Flexible Sessions Rotating & sticky modes
- Full Protocol Support HTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5
Mobile Proxies
Real 5G/4G carrier IPs with the highest trust scores for mobile-first platforms
- Highest Trust Scores Real carrier-assigned IPs
- Real 5G/4G Networks Genuine carrier connections
- Carrier-Level Targeting Country, region, city & ASN
- Flexible Sessions Rotating & sticky modes
Residential vs. Datacenter vs. Mobile Proxies
A detailed comparison of all three proxy networks to help you choose the right tool for your use case and budget.
| Feature | Residential | Datacenter | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP Pool Size | 34M+ IPs | 80K+ IPs | 800K+ IPs |
| Countries | 200+ | 82+ | 155+ |
| Starting Price | $0.65/GB | $0.50/GB | $5.50/GB |
| IP Source | Real home ISP connections | Data center servers | Real 5G/4G carrier networks |
| Detection Risk | Very Low | Moderate | Extremely Low |
| Speed | Fast | Very Fast | Fast (5G/4G) |
| Best For | Web scraping, ad verification, SEO, market research | Bulk scraping, API testing, SEO tracking, high-volume collection | Social media, mobile app testing, sneaker copping, mobile-first platforms |
| Geo-Targeting | Country, state, city, ZIP, GPS, ASN | Country, continent | Country, region, city, carrier ASN |
| HTTP & SOCKS5 | |||
| Rotating & Sticky Sessions | |||
| Unlimited Connections |
Which Proxy Type is Right for You?
Each network excels in different scenarios. Match your use case to the right proxy type.
Residential Proxies
Real ISP-assigned IPs treated as genuine user traffic — the highest-trust option for protected targets.
Datacenter Proxies
Server-hosted IPs delivering maximum speed and the best price-to-performance ratio for scale operations.
Mobile Proxies
Real 5G/4G carrier IPs shared by thousands of users — the highest trust score on mobile-first platforms.
E-commerce, Ad Verification, Market Research & More
The complete platform to access the world, securely and anonymously.
Why Teams Choose Databay
One platform for all three proxy types. Unified billing, API, and dashboard - no matter which network you use.
Bypass Geo-Restrictions
Route traffic through IPs in any country. Streaming services, news sites, and e-commerce platforms limit access by region - residential and datacenter proxies from the right location give you the local view. Proxies mask your real IP, improving privacy and defeating trackers.
Overcome Firewalls & Bans
When websites block your IP or impose rate limits, rotating proxies provide a way around. Residential and mobile proxies assign new IPs per request, so bans and firewalls have minimal impact. Datacenter proxies offer the same rotation at lower cost for less protected targets.
Automate Data Gathering
Web scraping, price monitoring, and market research benefit from rotating IPs that avoid detection and rate limits. Residential proxies work best on strict sites; datacenter proxies excel for high-volume, lower-security targets. Unlimited concurrent connections let you scale without throttling.
Manage Multiple Accounts
Managing multiple accounts on social media, e-commerce, or ad platforms requires separate IPs per account. Residential and mobile proxies provide real-user IPs that platforms trust. Sticky sessions keep the same IP for a set duration, reducing the risk of account linking and shadowbans.
Same Integration for Every Proxy Type
Switch between residential, datacenter, and mobile proxies by changing a single parameter in your proxy username. No new endpoints, no new code.
Unified Proxy API
Every proxy type uses the same connection format. Swap zone-residential for zone-datacenter or zone-mobile to switch networks instantly. All types support geo-targeting, session control, and rotation in the same syntax.
- Single endpoint - change zone parameter to switch types
- Geo-targeting syntax identical across all networks
- Full REST API for account and credential management
- Code samples in Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Java, C#
import requests
username = "USER"
password = "PASS"
# Residential: zone-residential
# Datacenter: zone-datacenter
# Mobile: zone-mobile
proxy = "gw.databay.co:8888"
proxies = {
'http': f'http://{username}-zone-residential:{password}@{proxy}',
'https': f'http://{username}-zone-residential:{password}@{proxy}'
}
# Switch network instantly - same code:
# proxies = {'http': f'http://{username}-zone-datacenter:{password}@{proxy}', ...}
# proxies = {'http': f'http://{username}-zone-mobile:{password}@{proxy}', ...}
response = requests.get('https://example.com', proxies=proxies)
print(response.status_code)# Residential proxy
curl -x "http://USER-zone-residential:[email protected]:8888" \
"https://example.com"
# Datacenter proxy - swap zone only
curl -x "http://USER-zone-datacenter:[email protected]:8888" \
"https://example.com"
# Mobile proxy - same endpoint, different zone
curl -x "http://USER-zone-mobile:[email protected]:8888" \
"https://example.com"
# Geo-targeting: add -countryCode-us to any zone
curl -x "http://USER-zone-residential-countryCode-us:[email protected]:8888" \
"https://example.com"const axios = require('axios');
const HttpsProxyAgent = require('https-proxy-agent');
const username = 'USER';
const password = 'PASS';
const host = 'gw.databay.co:8888';
// Change zone to switch proxy type instantly
const zone = 'zone-residential'; // or zone-datacenter, zone-mobile
const proxyURL = `http://${username}-${zone}:${password}@${host}`;
const agent = new HttpsProxyAgent(proxyURL);
const response = await axios({
method: 'GET',
url: 'https://example.com',
httpsAgent: agent,
});
console.log(response.status);Frequently Asked Questions About Proxies
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