A user found that datacenter proxies are fast and cheap but can be blocked more often on strict websites. Residential proxies may work better, while mobile proxies can be more expensive but may have a stronger reputation for some permitted use cases.
Other users agree that an IP address is only one factor. Websites can also review request speed, browser consistency, cookies, DNS configuration, and general connection behavior. Datacenter proxies can still work well for low-protection public-data tasks.
Datacenter proxies: Best for low-cost, fast public-data scraping where blocks are not common.
Residential proxies: Better for websites that quickly detect cloud-hosting IPs.
Mobile proxies: Consider only when you have a higher budget and your permitted target is especially strict.
Do not select a proxy only by its IP type. Start with a small test, use realistic request limits, keep sessions consistent, and measure your success rate and CAPTCHA rate. Always follow the target website’s rules and applicable laws.