3proxy vs IPRoyal

3proxy8.5Visit IPRoyal8.3Visit

Higher score 3proxy #5 in Proxy Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 3proxy

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IPRoyal #7 in Proxy Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit IPRoyal

• 3proxy fits best

  Free self-hosted multi-protocol proxy servers

• IPRoyal fits best

  Proxy access across browsers and mobile devices

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Side by side

Feature	3proxy 8.5/10 Visit ↗	IPRoyal 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Proxy Software	#7 in Proxy Software
Best for	Free self-hosted multi-protocol proxy servers	Proxy access across browsers and mobile devices
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 3proxy 0/1 · IPRoyal 1/1
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Proxy networks	HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS4.5, SOCKS5, FTP, POP3, SMTP, IMAP, DNS, TCP, UDP	Residential, ISP, Datacenter, Mobile
IP rotation	Not checked yet	Both
Supported protocols	HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS4.5, SOCKS5, FTP, TCP, UDP	HTTP/HTTPS, SOCKS5
Countries covered	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Concurrent sessions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included bandwidth	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS, FTP, mail, DNS, TCP and UDP proxying Adds ACLs, authentication, filtering, traffic limits and proxy chaining Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and self-hosted deployments	Four proxy network types with rotating and static IP options Country, state, and city-level targeting with HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 Browser, anti-detect, iOS, Android, and API integrations
Cons	Requires self-hosting and administrator-led configuration Does not provide a hosted proxy network or location targeting Includes no AI-assisted features	No free plan; access is paid from the start Mobile proxies cost $10.11 per day Plan rates vary by proxy type, volume, term, and purchase model
Our verdict	3proxy is a free, open-source proxy server for administrators who need to route and control network traffic through self-hosted gateways. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux and self-hosted deployments, and can operate as a standalone… Read the review →	IPRoyal provides proxy infrastructure for web scraping, automation, geo-targeted research, ad verification, SEO monitoring, and related data-collection workflows. Its coverage includes residential, ISP, datacenter, and mobile proxies, with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 3proxy — where it wins

  • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS, FTP, mail, DNS, TCP and UDP proxying
  • Adds ACLs, authentication, filtering, traffic limits and proxy chaining
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and self-hosted deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires self-hosting and administrator-led configuration
  • Does not provide a hosted proxy network or location targeting
  • Includes no AI-assisted features

• IPRoyal — where it wins

  • Four proxy network types with rotating and static IP options
  • Country, state, and city-level targeting with HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5
  • Browser, anti-detect, iOS, Android, and API integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid from the start
  • Mobile proxies cost $10.11 per day
  • Plan rates vary by proxy type, volume, term, and purchase model

• 3proxy8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible self-hosted proxy server for administrators managing many protocols and traffic rules.

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• IPRoyal8.3/10 · Paid

  A broad proxy platform spanning residential, ISP, datacenter, and mobile access.

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