Head-to-Head

IPRoyal vs PacketStream

IPRoyal (4.3/5) and PacketStream (3.8/5) are both popular proxy networks. Here is how they compare on price, pool, and performance.

IPRoyal 4.3 PacketStream 3.8
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Quick answer

IPRoyal rates higher overall (4.3 vs 3.8), largely on residential traffic that does not expire on pay-as-you-go plans. PacketStream still wins for buyers who prioritise rock-bottom budgets.

Side by side

ProviderRatingPricingPoolBest for
IPRoyal4.3/5pay-as-you-go34M+ residential IPsSneaker and ticketing
PacketStream3.8/5pay-as-you-go7M+ residential IPsRock-bottom budgets

IPRoyal strengths

  • Residential traffic that does not expire on pay-as-you-go plans
  • Broad lineup: residential, mobile, ISP, datacenter, and sneaker
  • Competitive entry pricing and low minimum top-ups
  • Responsive support and a beginner-friendly dashboard

PacketStream strengths

  • One of the lowest per-GB residential prices on the market
  • Simple pay-as-you-go model with no monthly minimums
  • Easy setup for basic scraping and lightweight automation
  • Traffic credits that suit intermittent, low-volume use

Verdict

IPRoyal rates higher overall (4.3 vs 3.8), largely on residential traffic that does not expire on pay-as-you-go plans. PacketStream still wins for buyers who prioritise rock-bottom budgets.

In short, success comes from pairing the correct network type with a provider that publishes clear pricing.

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4.9

Best overall value across every proxy type and use case · flexible pay-as-you-go plans

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IPRoyal better than PacketStream?

IPRoyal rates slightly higher overall (4.3 vs 3.8), but PacketStream can be the better fit for specific needs.

Which has the bigger proxy pool?

IPRoyal lists 34M+ residential IPs and PacketStream lists 7M+ residential IPs. Bigger pools help with rotation and hard targets, but freshness matters as much as raw size.

Which is cheaper, IPRoyal or PacketStream?

IPRoyal uses pay-as-you-go pricing (~$3.50-7/GB) and PacketStream uses pay-as-you-go pricing (~$1/GB). Compare on your expected monthly volume, since per-GB rates drop with scale.

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