Head-to-Head Proxy ComparisonVerified Public Specifications (Oct 2026)

FloppyData vs Webshare

Side-by-side comparison of FloppyData and Webshare across supported proxy types, residential pricing per GB, datacenter & ISP pricing, geographic coverage, protocols, session rotation, authentication, platform features, and pros & cons.

Editorial Rankings & Factual Comparison Notice: FloppyData (Rank #—) and Webshare (Rank #6) are compared below using verified public documentation (our editorial rankings feature 2Captcha Proxy at #1). Missing specifications are marked Not available.

Provider 1Cataloged

FloppyData

Est. 2024 • Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions

ResidentialDatacenterISPMobile

High-performance proxy provider offering unified $1.00/GB rotating traffic shared across Residential, Mobile, and Datacenter pools, alongside dedicated Static ISP and Datacenter bundles.

Residential / GB$1.00 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $0.95 / IP

Geographic Coverage195+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

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Provider 2Rank #6

Webshare

Est. 2018 • Monthly Subscriptions

DatacenterISPResidential

Self-service proxy platform known for customizable datacenter and static ISP proxy plans, rotating residential bandwidth, and a 10-proxy free datacenter tier.

Residential / GB$4.50 / GB

Starting Price / IPFrom $0.05 / IP

Geographic Coverage195+ Countries

ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5

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Network Coverage

Supported Proxy Network Types

Side-by-side availability across Residential, Datacenter, Static ISP, and Mobile proxy pools.

Proxy Network Type	FloppyData	Webshare
Residential Proxies (Rotating & Sticky) Household ISP-assigned IPs supporting automatic rotation and sticky sessions	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Datacenter Proxies (Dedicated & Shared) High-speed IPv4/IPv6 cloud server subnets for bulk concurrency	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
ISP / Static Residential Proxies Static consumer ASN-registered IPs hosted on server backbones	✓ Supported	✓ Supported
Mobile Carrier Proxies (3G / 4G / 5G / LTE) Cellular gateway IPs routed through carrier CGNAT pools	✓ Supported	Not available

Pricing Comparison

Residential Pricing per GB, Datacenter & ISP Rates

Verified pricing across residential bandwidth per GB, datacenter and static ISP per-IP/bandwidth plans, and minimum account outlays.

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Pricing Category	FloppyData	Webshare
Residential Starting Rate (per GB)	$1.00 / GB	$4.50 / GB
Published Pricing Summary	Rotating Proxies at $1.00 / GB (Unified shared bandwidth across Residential, Mobile & Datacenter; 19 GB min = $19) • Static Datacenter from $19 / mo (20 IPs; $0.95/IP) to $79 / mo (100 IPs; $0.79/IP) • Static ISP from $49 / mo (20 IPs; $2.45/IP) to $179 / mo (100 IPs; $1.79/IP) • Unlimited static bandwidth	$2.99 / mo (~$0.05 / IP Datacenter) • ISP from $6.00 / mo • Residential from $4.50 / GB
Datacenter Proxy Pricing	Rotating Proxies (Residential, Mobile & Datacenter Shared Pool): $1.00 / GB on 30-day traffic ($1.50 / GB non-expiring); single shared balance routes requests through Residential, 4G/5G Mobile, or Datacenter endpoints; minimum order is 19 GB ($19.00) • Static Datacenter Proxies (Monthly Bundles): Dedicated datacenter IPs with unmetered bandwidth: 20 IPs for $19.00 / mo ($0.95 / IP), 50 IPs for $45.00 / mo ($0.90 / IP), 100 IPs for $79.00 / mo ($0.79 / IP); minimum purchase is 20 IPs	Free Datacenter Tier: $0.00 / mo (10 proxies, 1 GB/month bandwidth) • Datacenter Proxies: From $2.99 / mo (100 IPs, scales to ~$0.05 / IP)
ISP (Static Residential) Pricing	Static Residential / ISP Proxies (Monthly Bundles): Dedicated consumer-ASN IPs with unmetered bandwidth: 20 IPs for $49.00 / mo ($2.45 / IP), 50 IPs for $99.00 / mo ($1.98 / IP), 100 IPs for $179.00 / mo ($1.79 / IP); minimum purchase is 20 IPs	Static Residential (ISP): From $6.00 / mo (20 IPs, ~$0.30 / IP)
Mobile Proxy Pricing	Rotating Proxies (Residential, Mobile & Datacenter Shared Pool): $1.00 / GB on 30-day traffic ($1.50 / GB non-expiring); single shared balance routes requests through Residential, 4G/5G Mobile, or Datacenter endpoints; minimum order is 19 GB ($19.00)	Not available
Starting Rate per IP	$0.95 / IP	$0.05 / IP
Billing Structure	Pay-As-You-Go & Subscriptions	Monthly Subscriptions
Minimum Outlay / Deposit	$19.00	$2.99
Accepted Payment Methods	Credit CardCryptoPayPalWire TransferAlipay	Credit CardApple PayGoogle Pay

Technical Capabilities

Locations, Protocols, Session Rotation & Authentication

Side-by-side comparison of geo-targeting granularity, supported connection protocols, sticky session durations, authentication methods, and platform tooling.

Technical Dimension	FloppyData	Webshare
Geographic Coverage & Targeting	195+ Countries (Country, State, City & ASN targeting)	195+ Countries (Residential) / 50+ Countries (Datacenter)
Documented Country Count	195+ Countries	195+ Countries
Supported Protocols	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5	HTTPHTTPSSOCKS5
Rotation & Sticky Sessions	Per-request rotation or sticky sessions (up to 30 minutes) for rotating pools; persistent dedicated static IPs for Static ISP and Static Datacenter	Rotating backconnect endpoint or static IP list download / sticky duration
Authentication Methods	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting	Username / PasswordIP Whitelisting
Documented Platform Features	Unified Rotating Pool: Residential, Mobile & Datacenter share one $1.00/GB balanceLow-friction minimum rotating checkout: 19 GB for $19.00Static ISP Proxies: 20 IPs ($49/mo), 50 IPs ($99/mo), 100 IPs ($179/mo) with unlimited trafficStatic Datacenter: 20 IPs ($19/mo), 50 IPs ($45/mo), 100 IPs ($79/mo) with unlimited trafficUnmetered Bandwidth: All static ISP and datacenter packages include unlimited GBHTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5 protocol support across all endpointsGranular geo-targeting across 195+ countries with City, State, and ASN filteringDual authentication via Username/Password credentials and IP WhitelistSeparate developer utilities: Web Scraper API and Cloud Browser	10 Free Datacenter Proxies TierSelf-Serve Plan CustomizerStatic IP List & Backbone EndpointDedicated & Shared Datacenter OptionsHTTP & SOCKS5 on All Plans
Integration Tools & Clients	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer	PythonNode.jsGocURLPlaywrightPuppeteer
Ranking Placement	Not available	Rank #6 (Editorial Ranking)
Official Documentation Source	https://floppydata.com/pricing/ ↗	https://www.webshare.io/pricing ↗

Trade-Offs Breakdown

Verified Pros & Cons: FloppyData vs Webshare

FloppyData

Rank #null

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

Unified rotating balance allows customers to freely access Residential, 4G/5G Mobile, and Datacenter endpoints under a single flat rate of $1.00/GB
Competitive entry pricing on unmetered Static Datacenter proxies starting at $19/month for 20 dedicated IPs ($0.95/IP)
Dedicated Static ISP proxies provide legitimate consumer ASNs with unmetered data transfer starting at $49/month for 20 IPs ($2.45/IP)
Universal protocol compatibility supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 across rotating and static proxy products

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

Static ISP and Datacenter proxies enforce a 20-IP minimum purchase bundle ($49/mo and $19/mo respectively); single-IP purchases are not supported
The advertised $1.79/IP ISP and $0.79/IP datacenter rates require 100-IP bundle commitments ($179/mo and $79/mo) and cannot be purchased as standalone entry rates
Vendor-advertised pool sizes (100M+ IPs), 99.9% uptime, and vendor-conducted benchmark comparisons represent unverified provider claims

Webshare

Rank #6

✓ Verified Strengths (Pros)

Includes a permanent free tier with 10 datacenter proxies and 1 GB/month bandwidth
Very low per-IP cost for Datacenter (from $2.99/mo) and Static Residential ISP proxies (from $6.00/mo)
Self-serve plan builder allows customizing IP count, bandwidth, threads, and refresh frequency

✕ Documented Limitations (Cons)

Does not offer a dedicated cellular/mobile (3G/4G/5G) proxy network
Shared datacenter proxy tiers have multiple users per IP unless upgraded to Private/Dedicated

Selection Verdict

How to Choose Between FloppyData and Webshare

Selecting between FloppyData and Webshare depends on the proxy network types, billing model, and session duration required by your workflow:

When to Choose FloppyData

Developers needing a single unified balance to switch between residential, cellular mobile, and datacenter requests, or teams requiring cost-effective 20+ IP unmetered static proxy bundles.

Look elsewhere if: You only need 1 to 5 static IPs (FloppyData enforces a 20-IP minimum bundle), or rely on vendor-conducted benchmark claims as third-party lab proof.

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When to Choose Webshare

Developers and automation teams looking for low-cost per-IP Datacenter or Static ISP proxy lists and instant self-serve provisioning.

Look elsewhere if: Your workflow requires carrier-grade 4G/5G mobile proxies or single-GB pay-as-you-go residential top-ups.

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