We tested the top reliable mobile proxies, analyzing 8 batches of requests to 1,800 e-commerce URLs totaling 57,600 requests. You can find the rationale behind each selection by following the links:
| Provider | For | |
|---|---|---|
1. | Flexible pricing and rich targeting without extra fees | |
2. | Mobile proxies with OS-level targeting (iOS/Android) | |
3. | Ease-of-use in proxy setup and granular GPS-level targeting | |
4. | Mobile proxies for high volume scraping | |
5. | US state-level targeting with sticky rotation | |
6. | Sticky sessions up to 24 hours | |
7. | Dedicated proxies + long (60-min) sticky time | |
The best mobile proxy servers
| Proxy providers | Traffic/GB | Monthly price | Free trial | PAYG/GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Data | 69 | $499 | $5 credit for 30 days | $8.4 |
| Decodo | 2 | $15 | 14-day money-back | $8.0 |
| Oxylabs | 12 | $99 | 7 days | $9.0 |
| NetNut | 13 | $99 | 7 days | ❌ |
| ProxyScrape | 5 | $17 | 1 GB for $2 | ❌ |
| NodeMaven | 9 | €30 | 500 MB for €3.99 | €7.0 |
| Infatica | 6 | $45 | $1.99 with 100 MB | $8.0 |
Benchmarking the top mobile proxy services
Mobile proxies benchmark
Compare mobile proxy services’ response times in our benchmark:
Mobile proxies pricing benchmark
You can see a detailed price change graph in the next graph for different mobile proxy providers. For detailed information, see our benchmark’s pricing approach.
Bright Data
Bright Data provides access to over 7 million mobile IP addresses, supporting both HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocols. The provider offers two types of mobile proxies: shared (pay-per-GB) and dedicated (pay-per-IP).
Its mobile proxy network allows targeting at the country, city, ASN, and ZIP code levels. Both subscription-based and pay-as-you-go pricing mobile proxy plans are available. Notably, there are no additional fees for selecting specific cities or carriers.
Decodo
Decodo offers access to 10 million mobile IPs across 160+ locations and over 700 ASNs, with advanced targeting options including country, city, ASN, and operating system (iOS and Android).
The service includes OS-level filtering, allowing you to specify iOS or Android traffic. Every plan comes with a free browser extension, proxy checker, and access to the X Browser.
Oxylabs
Oxylabs’ mobile proxies support granular targeting options, including country, state, city, ASN, and GPS coordinates. By default, IPs rotate with every request, with customizable rotation intervals of up to 30 minutes. Only HTTP connections are supported when using mobile proxies on Android devices over mobile networks.
NetNut
NetNut sells 5 million rotating mobile proxies across more than 100 countries. City and state-level targeting is available, but it comes with additional fees. NetNut’s mobile proxies support HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocols.
ProxyScrape
ProxyScrape’s mobile proxies support the HTTP protocol and offer country-level targeting for the US, UK, and Austria. Users can also target specific US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas. By default, it provides rotating proxies, with the option for sticky sessions lasting up to 3 minutes.
NodeMaven
NodeMaven enables users to target proxies at the region, city, and ISP levels. The proxy pool is rotating by default, but a sticky session option allows the same IP to be used for up to 24 hours.
While traffic cannot be filtered by specific device operating systems (such as iOS or Android), the proxy pool includes IPs from both platforms. IPs are shared, and once used, they are cycled to the end of the rotation list.
Infatica
Infatica offers dedicated mobile proxies with customizable targeting at the country, city, and ASN levels. Sticky sessions are supported for durations of up to 60 minutes.
What is a mobile proxy?
A mobile proxy is an intermediary server that routes your internet traffic through a mobile device connected to a real mobile network.
Are mobile devices behind mobile proxies real?
Mobile proxies route traffic through IPs assigned by real mobile network operators. However, the “device” can vary:
- Real mobile devices: Some mobile proxy providers use a real mobile phone or tablet with SIM cards connected to mobile networks.
- Modems and dongles: Some providers use USB modems or mobile dongles with SIM cards inserted. These devices are not mobile phones or tablets, but still connect to mobile networks and receive real mobile IPs.
What makes a proxy server truly “mobile”?
If a smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi, the traffic is not going through a mobile network. In that case, the IP address is classified as residential, not mobile. To be classified as a mobile proxy, the internet traffic must meet both of the following conditions:
- It comes from a mobile device or a SIM-enabled modem.
- The device is connected to the internet through a mobile network (like 3G, 4G, or 5G), not Wi-Fi.
How are mobile proxies different from residential and datacenter proxies?
- Mobile proxies use IPs from a mobile carrier via SIM cards.
- Residential proxies use IPs from home ISPs (like Comcast or BT).
- Datacenter proxies are hosted in data centers and not tied to real user locations.
Can I choose between iOS and Android traffic?
Some proxy providers offer filtering based on the mobile device’s operating system (OS), such as iOS or Android, like Decodo and Bright Data. You can request that your traffic only come from Android devices or specifically from iOS devices.
Common applications of mobile IP addresses
App scraping
Some data is only visible on mobile networks. Mobile proxies allow users to collect data from websites or mobile apps such as app listings, reviews, or mobile search results.
For instance, if you log out of your social media accounts and then log in to another account, your IP address remains the same since you use the wireless or mobile network. Most of the time, social media platforms deny access to users who create multiple accounts with the same IP address. Mobile proxies prevent such scenarios by assigning different IPs.
Ad verification
Many ads are shown differently depending on the user’s device, location, or network. Mobile proxies allow ad verification teams to simulate a real mobile user’s experience.
It is not feasible to monitor every single ad, especially for large companies, as they often run multiple campaigns simultaneously. Companies can integrate mobile proxies into their web scrapers. This allows them to crawl websites at different times without being blacklisted.
Mobile app testing
Mobile IPs can test region-locked features such as location-specific offers, pricing, or app content. Some apps, especially streaming apps, behave differently depending on the mobile carrier. QA teams can use mobile proxies test across different ISPs and see how carrier-dependent features function.
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