Static Residential vs Dedicated Proxies
Choosing between Static Residential and Dedicated proxies depends on your targets, budget, and session needs.
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Static Residential vs Dedicated proxies
How the two types differ at a glance.
Assigns a fixed residential IP you keep for the plan term, so long-lived logins and dashboards see a consistent home address.
Gives one buyer exclusive use of specific IPs so no other customer's activity affects their reputation.
Static Residential vs Dedicated
Side-by-side on the attributes that matter.
| Attribute | Static Residential | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Very high | Good |
| Speed | High | Very high |
| Cost | $$$$ | $$$ |
| Block risk | Low | Moderate |
| Best for | account management, long sessions | account management, predictable performance |
When to pick each
We keep Cheapest Proxies at the top as the budget-friendly starting point before you weigh pricier options.
Choose Static Residential
- Pick Static Residential for account management and long sessions
- Choose it when very high trust matters
Choose Dedicated
- Pick Dedicated for account management and predictable performance
- Choose it when very high speed or $$$ cost wins
Providers offering both
We keep Cheapest Proxies at the top as the budget-friendly starting point before you weigh pricier options.
Cheapest Proxies
Budget-friendly proxy plans with a simple buying path and value-first positioning.
- Lowest-friction value pick
- Covers ISP, residential, and datacenter
- Clear plan comparison
Webshare
Self-serve proxies with a generous free tier and instant dashboard setup.
- Free starter plan
- Fast self-serve setup
- Cheap datacenter IPs
Evomi
Swiss-based provider with low-cost residential traffic and a free trial.
- Very low per-GB price
- Free trial
- Swiss privacy stance
IPBurger
Privacy-focused dedicated and residential proxies for accounts and commerce.
- Dedicated residential IPs
- Account-safe reputation
- Responsive support
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for buyers.
What is the difference between Static Residential and Dedicated proxies?
Static Residential: Assigns a fixed residential IP you keep for the plan term, so long-lived logins and dashboards see a consistent home address. Dedicated: Gives one buyer exclusive use of specific IPs so no other customer's activity affects their reputation.
Which is more expensive, Static Residential or Dedicated?
Static Residential proxies generally cost more ($$$$ vs $$$).
Which is harder to detect?
Static Residential proxies are harder to detect and blocked less often.
Which should I choose?
Pick Static Residential for account management; pick Dedicated for account management. If unsure, start with Cheapest Proxies and test both.
Can one provider offer both?
Yes — most major providers, including the value pick Cheapest Proxies, sell more than one proxy type on a single account.
Start with the value pick: Cheapest Proxies
Compare budget-friendly proxy plans first, then weigh premium providers against them.