Test
1 GB
$1.50
$1.50/GB
- Full US state, city, ZIP & ASN targeting
- Canada province & city targeting
- HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
Quick answer
What are the cheapest US residential proxies per GB in 2026?
For the cheapest US residential proxies with ZIP targeting included, StatesideIP lists $1.50 for 1 GB, 25% below Thordata's $2.00 list price, with no KYC and payment in crypto. From 5 to 10 GB it costs $0.75/GB, 25% below DataImpulse's $1/GB. Rates stop falling at $0.52/GB. No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto. Prices checked 2026-10-05, as of October 2026.
Ranking basis
| Ranked by | List price per GB when buying 1, 5, 10, 50 or 100 GB, as of October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Providers ranked | 9; concurrency-priced plans are listed but not ranked on price |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-05, on each provider's own pricing page |
| Left out | Promo codes, NetNut (seized), and networks StatesideIP resells |
| StatesideIP 1 GB plan | $1.50 ($1.50/GB) |
| StatesideIP lowest rate | $0.52/GB from 100 GB |
| StatesideIP KYC and payment | No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto. |
| Traffic expiry | Residential traffic does not expire |
| Updated | October 2026 |
The 9 cheapest US residential proxy providers, ranked with conditions
Order follows the list price per GB when buying 1, 5, 10, 50 or 100 GB. Each entry states its targeting conditions. Where a lower price needs a condition, the entry says so.
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25% below the lowest list price we found at every tier from 1 GB to 1 TB, with ZIP and ASN targeting on every plan.
Pros
- No targeting fee and no expiry date on traffic
Cons
- Crypto only; no free trial
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2
DataImpulse
A flat $1/GB that includes country targeting only.
Pros
- Simple flat rate from a $5 start
Cons
- State, city, ZIP and ASN targeting "offered for a small extra fee"
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3
Thordata
$2.00 for 1 GB, the lowest 1 GB list price we found from another provider.
Pros
- Low 1 GB entry price
Cons
- Volume prices not re-verified for this page
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4
NodeMaven
States no KYC for standard plans and accepts crypto, from $2.20/GB.
Pros
- ZIP targeting included
Cons
- Entry trial works out above $4/GB
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5
Rayobyte
$3.50/GB pay-as-you-go at 1–49 GB, and a far lower price for businesses that accept conditions.
Pros
- Scale Residential is the lowest headline price we found
Cons
- Scale Residential is priced by concurrency, has no targeting and serves verified businesses only
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6
Decodo
Pay-as-you-go at $4/GB, falling to $2.75/GB at 100 GB, with ZIP and ASN targeting.
Pros
- 99.82% success in Proxyway's US test
Cons
- Twice Thordata's 1 GB price and four times DataImpulse's $1/GB
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7
SOAX
$5/GB on Sandbox, with ZIP and ASN targeting only on the Scale and Enterprise plans.
Pros
- Fast response in Proxyway's US test (0.55 s)
Cons
- Sandbox and monthly credits expire after 60 days
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8
IPRoyal
$7.00 to $7.35 per GB at 1 GB and $5.25 per GB at 10 GB, with KYC for every client.
Pros
- Pay-as-you-go from 1 GB
Cons
- Highest 1 GB list price in this ranking
Disclosure: this page is published by StatesideIP. Competitor details come from their public websites at the date shown above and may have changed since.
How does StatesideIP compare at each volume from 1 GB to 1 TB?
Each row sets a StatesideIP tier next to its reference price. The reference is the lowest eligible list price we found for that volume on 2026-10-05.
| Volume | StatesideIP per GB | StatesideIP plan price | Reference provider and plan | Reference per GB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $1.50/GB | $1.50 | Thordata, 1 GB plan | $2.00 | 25% below |
| 5 GB | $0.75/GB | $3.75 | DataImpulse, 5 GB minimum, targeting extra | $1.00 | 25% below |
| 10 GB | $0.75/GB | $7.50 | DataImpulse, targeting extra | $1.00 | 25% below |
| 50 GB | $0.75/GB | $37.50 | DataImpulse, targeting extra | $1.00 | 25% below |
| 100 GB | $0.75/GB | $75 | DataImpulse, targeting extra | $1.00 | 25% below |
| 500 GB | $0.56/GB | $280 | Shifter, 400 GB plan ($299) | $0.75 | 25% below |
| 1,000 GB | $0.52/GB | $520 | Rayobyte pay-as-you-go, 1–5 TB | $0.70 | 25% below |
Prices checked on
Reference prices exclude promo codes, partner networks StatesideIP resells, and NetNut (seized). Rayobyte's Scale Residential, from $0.0095/GB without targeting, is outside this basis.
What does each StatesideIP residential tier cost?
Every StatesideIP residential tier includes state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting, and Residential traffic does not expire. Prices as of October 2026; the pricing page also lists mobile ports.
Starter
5 GB
$3.75
$0.75/GB
- Full US state, city, ZIP & ASN targeting
- Rotating or sticky sessions
- HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
Basic
10 GB
$7.50
$0.75/GB
- Full US state, city, ZIP & ASN targeting
- Rotating or sticky sessions
- Sub-users for each project
Growth
50 GB
$37.50
$0.75/GB
- Everything in Basic
- Canada province & city targeting
- Traffic does not expire
Pro
100 GB
$75
$0.75/GB
- Everything in Growth
- Usage stats per sub-user
- Traffic does not expire
Business
500 GB
$280
$0.56/GB
- Everything in Pro
- Priority email support
- Traffic does not expire
Best value
Scale
1 TB (1,000 GB)
$520
$0.52/GB
- Everything in Business
- Lowest price per GB
- Traffic does not expire
In every plan: Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 · US targeting: State, city, ZIP code, ASN · Canada targeting: Province, city, ASN · Traffic expiry: Does not expire
Are any US residential proxies cheaper than StatesideIP?
Only under conditions: Rayobyte advertises "Residential Proxies from $0.0095/GB". That price applies to Scale Residential, which is priced by concurrency, has no targeting and serves verified businesses only, so it is not a per-GB plan.
On per-GB list prices, StatesideIP is 25% below the lowest price we found at every tier, as of October 2026. DataImpulse lists $1/GB, or $0.8/GB above 1 TB, and charges a small extra fee for state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting. All prices were checked on 2026-10-05.
Why does a targeting fee change the real price per GB?
A targeting fee raises the real price per GB whenever a job needs a state, city or ZIP code. Proxyway's 2026 market research found ZIP targeting at only 5 of 13 providers, against city targeting at all 13.
SOAX includes ZIP and ASN targeting only on Scale ($1,500 per month + VAT) and Enterprise ($3,000 per month + VAT). StatesideIP includes ZIP code targeting and ASN targeting from the 1 GB plan up.
Why are US residential proxies under $0.50/GB a warning sign?
Very low per-GB prices can signal grey-market sourcing. Proxyway's 2026 market research describes "the grey market, where a gigabyte can cost $0.30 or even less". StatesideIP's lowest tier, $0.52/GB on the 1 TB (1,000 GB) plan, stays above that band while remaining 25% below the lowest list price we found for 1 TB.
A low price alone proves nothing about any one provider's sourcing. The sourcing page lists the questions to ask any provider, StatesideIP included.
Does a cheap US residential proxy still work for ZIP-level jobs?
A cheap plan works for ZIP-level jobs only if ZIP targeting is included and the pool is deep enough in that ZIP. Narrow filters draw on fewer IPs, so success rates can drop on small towns. Test your own targets on a 1 GB plan before you buy volume.
For measured US performance, Proxyway's US test (updated 2026-03-16) is the public reference. The best US residential proxies of 2026 ranks providers on that test.
Cheapest US residential proxies: FAQ
What is the cheapest US residential proxy per GB in 2026?
It depends on volume and targeting. With ZIP targeting included, StatesideIP lists $1.50/GB at 1 GB, $0.75/GB from 5 to 100 GB and $0.52/GB at 1 TB, as of October 2026. Each tier is 25% below the lowest list price we found for that volume. Rayobyte's Scale Residential starts at $0.0095/GB, without targeting and for verified businesses only.
Is DataImpulse's $1/GB the real price for city targeting?
No. DataImpulse's $1/GB covers country targeting. Its site says state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting are "offered for a small extra fee", and the plan starts at 5 GB. StatesideIP charges $0.75/GB at 5 GB with all four targeting levels included (checked 2026-10-05).
What is the cheapest way to test US residential proxies?
At StatesideIP, the cheapest test is the 1 GB plan at $1.50, with full state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting. No free trial — test with the 1 GB plan, paid from the minimum top-up; the rest stays on your balance (never expires, non-refundable). Among rivals, NodeMaven sells a $3.50 trial for 750 MB, and Thordata lists $2.00 for 1 GB. Prices checked on 2026-10-05.
Is StatesideIP also 25% cheaper at 100 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB?
They do, as of October 2026. 100 GB costs $0.75/GB, 25% below DataImpulse's $1/GB. 500 GB costs $0.56/GB, 25% below Shifter's 400 GB plan at $0.75/GB. 1 TB (1,000 GB) costs $0.52/GB, 25% below Rayobyte's $0.70/GB pay-as-you-go rate. Every tier stays above the grey-market band Proxyway describes.
Do cheap US residential proxies need KYC?
Some do. IPRoyal verifies every client. SOAX runs a Sumsub check if you pay with crypto. Rayobyte's Scale Residential serves verified businesses. StatesideIP, a no-KYC US residential and mobile proxy provider, asks for no ID, no selfie and no documents. The no-KYC page explains what StatesideIP keeps.
Which coin keeps fees low on a cheap US proxy plan?
On a small plan, network fees matter. It also accepts on-chain BTC, USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, ETH, LTC and SOL. SOAX lists BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC and SOL.
Does cheap residential traffic expire?
At StatesideIP, no: Residential traffic does not expire. SOAX says its Sandbox and monthly credits expire after 60 days. Check expiry before you compare prices per GB.
Is it legal to buy cheap US residential proxies?
A low price does not change the legal picture: using a residential proxy is generally legal in the US, and the use is what counts. Check that a cheap provider publishes rules and an abuse contact. StatesideIP supports price monitoring and SEO tracking, and blocks banking, government and payment portals, plus SMTP ports. This is not legal advice.
Start with the 1 GB plan
$1.50 for 1 GB, with state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting. No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto.
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- Residential proxies (pricing and targeting fee) dataimpulse.com — DataImpulse (2026-10-05)
- Pricing rayobyte.com/pricing — Rayobyte (2026-09-27)
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- New York proxy list and pricing decodo.com/proxies/list/united-states/new-york — Decodo (2026-10-05)
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