What is the difference between datacenter proxies and static residential proxies?

After we purchase a proxy, we will see that the detection type will include hosting or a specific operator through the detection website, which means that there are two different types of proxies: data center proxy and ISP residential proxy.

1. What is an ISP residential proxy? ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, which refers to a network service provider that mainly provides users with common services such as network access and information services. That is, our daily games, social media use, etc. all require ISP to provide us with Internet services. Therefore, we call ISP residential proxy a real person residential proxy, and the address is from a real person/home, which is more secure.

2. What is a hosting proxy? Hosting is a data center proxy. Unlike a residential proxy, it does not provide specific Internet services, but rather provides a secret address, changing or hiding our local ISP address to protect our information security. It is affiliated to a secondary company and is not provided by an operator. This type of proxy is often detected by the web page as not a real person and is blocked from access.

3. The difference between the two. Both have the function of shielding local IP addresses. In terms of price and speed, data center proxies are cheaper than residential proxies because of their larger number, and they do not need to be transferred, so they are faster. The number of native residential proxies is relatively small, especially in some scarce areas. Due to the lack of resources on the market, the price is relatively higher. However, in terms of security, residential proxies are safer than data center proxies. Residential proxies display real home addresses, are more trusted by web servers, and are less likely to be noticed and blocked. Data centers are currently being watched by streaming media on the market (fb/tk/google, etc.) and are constantly strengthening data monitoring of addresses in this area, which will become more and more stringent in the future. How to choose a proxy that suits you depends on whether you choose price or security. In addition, testing is the first priority. Only by actual testing can you choose the one that suits you. You should also be wary of agents on the market, do background research, and choose reliable agents.