Proxy Types

Not sure which proxy to pick? We break down residential, datacenter, and mobile proxies, how each one works, and which suits web scraping or data collection best.

SOCKS4 vs SOCKS5 Proxies: Key Differences

SOCKS4 vs SOCKS5 compared: UDP support, SOCKS5 authentication, IPv6, and socks5h remote DNS. See the key differences and which SOCKS version to use in 2026.

SparkProxy·Jul 26, 2026Proxy Types

ISP Proxies: Datacenter Speed, Residential Trust

ISP proxies give you datacenter speed with residential trust. Learn how ISP proxies work, what they cost vs residential and datacenter, and when to use them.

SparkProxy·Jul 14, 2026Proxy Types

What Is a Forward Proxy? How It Works and Use Cases

A forward proxy routes client traffic to the internet through an intermediary. Learn how a forward proxy works, forward vs reverse, and common use cases.

SparkProxy·Jul 12, 2026Proxy Types

Transparent Proxy: How It Works & How to Detect One

A transparent proxy intercepts your traffic with zero setup and leaks your real IP. See how it works, how to detect one, and why it fails for scraping.

SparkProxy·Jul 12, 2026Proxy Types

Residential vs. Datacenter Proxy Service: What to Evaluate (2026)

Datacenter proxies face 40% block rates on major platforms. Learn 7 criteria, pool quality, success rate, pricing, and compliance, for choosing a proxy service.

SparkProxy·May 20, 2026Proxy Types

How Mobile Proxies Work: Cellular IPs and Carrier Routing

Mobile proxies run on real carrier IPs behind CGNAT, keeping block rates below 3%. Covers cellular IP assignment, rotation, and choosing mobile vs residential.

SparkProxy·May 12, 2026Proxy Types

What Is a Web Scraping Proxy? How It Works, Types & Best Practices (2026)

A web scraping proxy rotates your IP address so scrapers collect data without bans. Residential proxies hit 94% success rates vs 23% for datacenter. Full guide inside.

SparkProxy·Apr 30, 2026Proxy Types

What Is a Residential Proxy? Types & Use Cases (2026)

Residential proxies use real ISP IPs to achieve 3, 5% block rates vs 40% for datacenter proxies. Covers 5 types, rotation mechanics, and 6 key enterprise use cases.

SparkProxy·Updated May 8, 2026Proxy Types

What Is a Datacentre Proxy? How It Works, Types & Use Cases (2026)

Datacentre proxies deliver 1, 5ms latency and cost as little as $0.50/GB, making them the fastest, cheapest proxy type. Learn how they work, all 5 types, and top use cases.

SparkProxy·Apr 30, 2026Proxy Types