Webshare
Self-service proxies with a forever-free plan
$2.99/mo
from $2.99/mo /GB
- IP Pool
- 80M+
- Countries
- 195+
- Uptime
- 99.7%
- Avg. response
- 0.5s
- Free trial
- Yes
- Founded
- 2018
Our verdict
Webshare is the developer's self-service favorite. Instant activation, a free tier that is actually free, and the cheapest fast datacenter proxies in the market make it the easiest provider to just start using.
The custom plan builder — pick your IP count, bandwidth, and threads — is a genuinely good model that lets you avoid paying for capacity you do not need. The residential pool is newer and less battle-tested than specialists, and support is thin on the lower tiers.
For datacenter proxies, API-driven workflows, and anyone who wants to try before paying, Webshare is one of the best-value options around.
Benchmarks & scoring
Instant self-service setup with a clean, modern dashboard and API.
80M+ IPs; datacenter is the strength, residential is newer and smaller.
Fast datacenter proxies among the quickest in their class.
Cheapest datacenter proxies in class plus a genuine free plan.
Strong on tolerant targets; residential pool less proven on hard ones.
Good docs, but live support is limited on lower tiers.
Speed test & performance
- Total IPs
- 80M+
- Free plan
- 10 proxies
- Datacenter from
- $2.99/mo
- Activation
- Instant
Datacenter + residential
No card required
Cheapest in class
Fully self-service
Pros & cons
Pros
- Forever-free plan with 10 proxies
- Cheapest datacenter proxies in class
- Fully self-service, instant activation
- Highly customizable plans
- Clean modern dashboard and API
Cons
- Residential pool newer and smaller
- No phone or live-chat support on low tiers
- Limited geo-targeting granularity
Proxy types & pricing
| Type | Starting price | Pool size |
|---|---|---|
| isp | $6.00 /mo | 100K+ |
| residential | $4.50 /GB | 80M+ |
| datacenter | $2.99 /mo | 600K+ |
Overview
Webshare is a self-service proxy platform built around price transparency and instant setup. Since 2018 it has become one of the most popular choices for developers and price-conscious scrapers, thanks to a genuinely usable free plan and highly customizable paid plans.
Network and coverage
Webshare offers 80 million+ IPs spanning datacenter, residential, and static residential (ISP) proxies. Its datacenter network is its strongest product — among the cheapest and fastest in the market — while the newer residential pool covers 195 countries. Plans are unusually configurable: you choose IP count, bandwidth, and thread limits.
Who it is for
Webshare is perfect for developers who want to start immediately without a sales call. Activation is instant, the free tier includes 10 datacenter proxies with no credit card, and the custom plan builder lets you pay for exactly the resources you need. The dashboard and API are clean and modern.
Trade-offs
The residential offering is newer and less proven than dedicated specialists, support is limited on lower tiers, and geo-targeting granularity is less refined than premium networks. But for cheap, fast datacenter proxies and a frictionless self-service experience, Webshare is a standout.
Features & capabilities
Forever-free plan
10 datacenter proxies with ~1GB/month and no credit card required.
Custom plan builder
Choose your exact IP count, bandwidth, and thread limits and pay only for what you need.
Instant self-service activation
Sign up and start using proxies immediately with no sales call.
Fast datacenter network
Among the cheapest and fastest datacenter proxies available.
Rotating & static options
Rotating residential and static datacenter/ISP IPs.
Sub-user management
Create and manage sub-users for team access.
Clean REST API
Modern, well-documented API for programmatic management.
Live chat on low tiers
Dedicated live-chat and phone support are limited on entry plans.
Integrations & supported tools
Privacy & compliance
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Webshare offers 10 free datacenter proxies with around 1GB of monthly bandwidth and no credit card required. It is a genuine free tier, ideal for testing or light personal projects.
Paid datacenter plans start around $2.99/month and scale with the IP count, bandwidth, and threads you configure. Residential proxies start near $4.50/GB and static residential (ISP) from about $6/month.
Webshare's datacenter proxies are its strongest product — among the cheapest and fastest available — combined with instant self-service activation and a clean API. It is a top choice for developers running high-volume scraping on tolerant targets.
Yes. Webshare's custom plan builder lets you choose the exact number of IPs, bandwidth allowance, and thread limits, so you pay only for the resources you actually need rather than fixed tiers.
They cover 195 countries and work well for many tasks, but the residential pool is newer and less proven than dedicated specialists like Decodo or SOAX. For the hardest residential targets those specialists may perform better.
No. Webshare is fully self-service — you can sign up, configure a plan, and start using proxies instantly without talking to sales, which is part of its appeal for developers.
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