Head-to-head · Proxy Software
3proxy vs Proxy-Seller
3proxy leads on 1 check, Proxy-Seller on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score3proxy · 8.5/10
- Free planonly 3proxy
- Most featuresProxy-Seller · 1 of 1
3proxy scores higher on our rubric for proxy software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
3proxy offers free plan; Proxy-Seller doesn't.
3proxy is the better fit for free self-hosted multi-protocol proxy servers. Proxy-Seller is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad proxy types.
- 3proxy fits best
Free self-hosted multi-protocol proxy servers
- Proxy-Seller fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing broad proxy types
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Side by side
| Feature | 3proxy 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Proxy-Seller 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Proxy Software | #6 in Proxy Software |
| Best for | Free self-hosted multi-protocol proxy servers | Budget-conscious teams needing broad proxy types |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $1.45/GB/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features 3proxy 0/1 · Proxy-Seller 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, mobile, datacenter, IPv4, IPv6 |
| 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 |
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| 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 → |
Proxy-Seller is a paid proxy service for web scraping, ad verification, market research, SEO monitoring, automation and related data-collection workflows. It provides residential, ISP, mobile, datacenter, IPv4 and IPv6 networks, with HTTP,… 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
Proxy-Seller — where it wins
- Residential, ISP, mobile, datacenter, IPv4 and IPv6 networks
- HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5 with rotating, sticky and static IPs
- APIs, SDKs, targeting and session controls for automation workflows
Where it doesn't
- No free plan for evaluation or ongoing use
- Pricing varies by proxy type, location, quantity and rental period
- Some targeting features apply only to supported residential connections
- 3proxy8.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible self-hosted proxy server for administrators managing many protocols and traffic rules.
Visit 3proxyFull verdict → - Proxy-Seller8.4/10 · Paid
Broad proxy coverage, controls and APIs for teams managing varied data-collection workflows.
Visit Proxy-SellerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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