Per-GB vs Per-IP Proxy Pricing: Which Model Saves You Money?

Proxy Pricing Models Explained

Proxy providers use different pricing models. Understanding them helps you optimize costs.

TL;DR: Per-IP pricing is better for outreach (low bandwidth, same IP needed). Per-GB is better for scraping (high bandwidth, many IPs).

Pricing Models

Per-IP (Monthly)

Pay fixed price per IP per month

Often includes unlimited bandwidth

Best for static proxy needs

Predictable costs

Per-GB (Usage)

Pay for data transferred

Usually with rotating IPs

Best for high-volume scraping

Variable costs

Which to Choose

Use CaseBest ModelWhy Cold outreachPer-IPNeed same IP, low bandwidth Social mediaPer-IPAccount-IP consistency Web scrapingPer-GBHigh bandwidth, many IPs Price monitoringPer-GBVolume-based tasks

Outreach Cost Example

Cold outreach campaign (1 account):

Per-IP: $2.97/month (OutreachProxy)

Per-GB: $3-15/GB × usage

Since outreach uses minimal bandwidth, per-IP is typically much cheaper.

OutreachProxy Pricing

$2.97/IP/month with unlimited bandwidth. Perfect for outreach where you need consistent IPs without worrying about data usage.