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Head-to-head · Proxy Software

3proxy vs Proxy-Seller

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score 3proxy #5 in Proxy Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit 3proxy
Proxy-Seller #6 in Proxy Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit 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 ↗
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
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
  • 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
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 for evaluation or ongoing use
  • Pricing varies by proxy type, location, quantity and rental period
  • Some targeting features apply only to supported residential connections
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…

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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,…

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  1. 3proxyProxy Software 8.5Free plan
  2. Proxy-SellerProxy Software 8.4Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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