Choosing a Proxy Provider: Checklist
Vendor evaluation checklist: protocol support, health transparency, auth, compliance, pricing, and API quality.
Vendor evaluation checklist: protocol support, health transparency, auth, compliance, pricing, and API quality.
Technical fit
- HTTP and SOCKS support
- API for bulk export
- Health check transparency
- Rotation models
Related: API feeds.
Security and compliance
- DPA availability
- Data retention policy
- Auth options
Related: security risks — GDPR.
Commercial
Compare effective cost per successful request, not just per-GB or per-IP pricing.
Related: cost optimization.
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