# Best US Residential Proxies (2026): 11 Providers Ranked

> Best US residential proxies of 2026: 11 providers ranked on price, ZIP and ASN targeting, no KYC and crypto. StatesideIP from $0.52/GB, checked Oct 2026.

- URL: https://statesideip.com/best/us-residential-proxies-2026/
- Last updated: 2026-10-05
- Publisher: StatesideIP (https://statesideip.com)

Eleven live providers, checked on 2026-10-05, ranked on four stated criteria. Each entry says where a rival is stronger.

**Quick answer — What are the best US residential proxies in 2026?**

**StatesideIP** ranks first among the best US residential proxies of 2026 on four stated criteria, from $0.52/GB with no KYC and payment in crypto. They are no KYC, crypto payment, ZIP and ASN targeting on every plan, and price from $0.52/GB. On measured success rate, Massive, Oxylabs and Decodo lead the providers cited from Proxyway's US test. No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto. Facts as of October 2026.

## How this ranking was built

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Ranking criteria | 1) No KYC for standard plans · 2) crypto payment · 3) ZIP and ASN targeting at every tier · 4) list price per GB |
| Providers ranked | 11 live providers; NetNut excluded (domains seized on July 2, 2026) |
| Prices and policies | Checked 2026-10-05 on each provider's own pages |
| Performance data | Proxyway US test: 560,000 requests over 14 days, updated 2026-03-16 |
| StatesideIP price | $1.50 for 1 GB; $0.52/GB from 100 GB |
| StatesideIP KYC and payment | No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto. |
| Publisher | StatesideIP, which sells the product ranked first |
| Updated | October 2026 |

## The 11 best US residential proxy providers in 2026

**Methodology.** Published by StatesideIP (ProxyGoat LLC). Every provider is compared on the same criteria, taken from its own public website: public price, KYC requirements, accepted cryptocurrencies, targeting options and the date the prices were checked.

*Prices checked on October 5, 2026.*

StatesideIP is first on the four criteria above. The others follow their success rate in Proxyway's US test, then the untested providers by how many policy criteria they meet.

### 1. StatesideIP — Meets all 4 criteria

No KYC, crypto payment, ZIP and ASN targeting on every plan, and a list price from $0.52/GB.

- Best for: Individuals and small teams who need ZIP or ASN targeting
- Price: $1.50 for 1 GB; $0.52/GB from 100 GB (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: None
- Crypto payment: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, LTC, SOL
- Pros: ZIP and ASN targeting even on the 1 GB plan; traffic does not expire
- Cons: Not yet in Proxyway's US test; crypto only, no free trial

### 2. Massive — Highest measured success

Highest success rate of the six providers cited from Proxyway's US test.

- Best for: Buyers who rank success rate first
- Price: — (not verified on its own site)
- KYC: —
- Crypto payment: —
- Pros: 99.87% success and 0.67 s response
- Cons: 222,513 unique US IPs in the test, against 489,032 for Oxylabs

### 3. Oxylabs — Largest advertised US pool

Largest advertised US pool in Proxyway's list (11M IPs, vendor claim) and the most unique US IPs among the providers cited.

- Best for: Companies that need deep US coverage
- Price: — (not re-verified for this page)
- KYC: —
- Crypto payment: —
- Pros: 99.83% success and 0.68 s; ZIP, coordinate and ASN targeting
- Cons: Price, KYC and payment terms not re-verified on 2026-10-05

### 4. Decodo

Near the top of Proxyway's US test, with ZIP and ASN targeting and pay-as-you-go billing.

- Best for: Measured performance without a subscription
- Price: $4.00/GB pay-as-you-go; $3.75/GB on the 3 GB plan (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: —
- Crypto payment: —
- Pros: 99.82% success and 0.60 s; 25,030 New York proxies listed (vendor claim)
- Cons: Higher list price per GB than DataImpulse or StatesideIP at low volume

### 5. Webshare

Solid success rate and ZIP and ASN targeting, but no crypto payment.

- Best for: Card payers who want ZIP and ASN targeting
- Price: — (not re-verified for this page)
- KYC: Only to unblock restricted targets
- Crypto payment: No (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- Pros: 99.27% success and 278,836 unique US IPs
- Cons: 1.36 s average response, the slowest of the six providers cited

### 6. Bright Data

A large multi-product network. Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026.

- Best for: Verified companies that want many proxy types from one vendor
- Price: — (published sources disagree)
- KYC: Residential: verified companies only
- Crypto payment: —
- Pros: 279,373 New York IPs listed (vendor claim); ISP, Datacenter and Web Unlocker need no KYC
- Cons: 99.14% success comes from Proxyway's 2024 test, not the 2026 run

### 7. SOAX

Fastest response of the six providers cited, and accepts crypto. ZIP and ASN targeting start on a $1,500-per-month plan.

- Best for: Larger budgets that want fast US responses
- Price: $5/GB on Sandbox; Scale $1,500/mo + VAT (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: Sumsub check if you pay with crypto
- Crypto payment: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL
- Pros: 0.55 s response and 98.25% success
- Cons: Sandbox and monthly credits expire after 60 days

### 8. NodeMaven

Closest to StatesideIP on policy: it states no KYC for standard plans and accepts crypto.

- Best for: Crypto buyers who want a paid trial first
- Price: From $2.20/GB; $3.50 trial for 750 MB (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: "No KYC is required for standard plans"
- Crypto payment: BTC, USDT, ETH, SOL and others
- Pros: ZIP and ISP targeting; 82,564 New York City IPs listed (vendor claim)
- Cons: Lowest listed price is $2.20/GB

### 9. DataImpulse

A low flat price per GB, with targeting below country level sold as an add-on.

- Best for: Country-level jobs on a tight budget
- Price: $1/GB; $0.80/GB above 1 TB; 5 GB minimum (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: —
- Crypto payment: Yes ("crypto wallet")
- Pros: Country targeting included at $1/GB
- Cons: State, city, ZIP and ASN targeting "offered for a small extra fee"

### 10. IPRoyal

Accepts crypto and sells from 1 GB, but every client goes through identity verification.

- Best for: Buyers who accept KYC and want small top-ups
- Price: $7.35/GB pay-as-you-go or $7.00/GB subscription at 1 GB; $5.25/GB at 10 GB (as of Oct 2026)
- KYC: Required for all clients
- Crypto payment: Yes
- Pros: Pay-as-you-go from 1 GB
- Cons: State, ZIP and ASN targeting not shown on its pricing page

*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 do the best US residential proxies compare side by side?

Prices, policies and targeting were checked on 2026-10-05; Proxyway figures date from 2026-03-16. A dash means we could not verify the cell at the source.

| Provider | Price checked (Oct 2026) | ZIP / ASN | KYC | Crypto | Proxyway US success · response |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| StatesideIP | $1.50 for 1 GB; $0.52/GB at volume | Both, every plan | None | Yes | Not tested |
| Massive | — | — | — | — | 99.87% · 0.67 s |
| Oxylabs | — | Both | — | — | 99.83% · 0.68 s |
| Decodo | $4.00/GB PAYG | Both | — | — | 99.82% · 0.60 s |
| Webshare | — | Both | Restricted targets only | No | 99.27% · 1.36 s |
| Bright Data | — | — | Residential: company KYC | — | 99.14% · 1.00 s (2024 test) |
| SOAX | $5/GB (Sandbox) | Scale and Enterprise only | If paying with crypto | Yes | 98.25% · 0.55 s |
| NodeMaven | From $2.20/GB | ZIP and ISP | None for standard plans | Yes | Not tested |
| DataImpulse | $1/GB | Extra fee | — | Yes | Not tested |
| IPRoyal | $7.00/GB (1 GB) | Not shown | All clients | Yes | Not tested |

*Prices checked on October 5, 2026.*

No NetNut row: NetNut is seized (FBI and IRS-CI action of July 2, 2026).

## How did we rank the best US residential proxies?

We ranked the best US residential proxies on four stated criteria, then on Proxyway's measured US success rate.

- **Sources:** each provider's own pricing and policy pages, checked on 2026-10-05, plus Proxyway's US test (560,000 requests over 14 days).
- **Unverified cells:** shown as "—", never guessed.
- **Excluded:** NetNut, which is seized (see the [NetNut alternative page](https://statesideip.com/alternatives/netnut/)), and any network StatesideIP resells.
- **No scores:** no star ratings, because we did not test every provider ourselves.

The [full provider table](https://statesideip.com/compare/us-proxy-providers/) adds trial and targeting columns.

## Which US residential proxy is best for which job?

The best US residential proxy depends on the constraint that matters most to you.

- **No paperwork, crypto and [ZIP code targeting](https://statesideip.com/targeting/zip-code/):** StatesideIP.
- **Highest measured success rate:** Massive (99.87%) or Oxylabs (99.83%).
- **Fastest measured response:** SOAX (0.55 s) or Decodo (0.60 s).
- **About 100 GB a month:** StatesideIP at $0.75/GB, 25% below DataImpulse's $1/GB list price.
- **One stable carrier IP:** a dedicated mobile port; see the [best US mobile proxies of 2026](https://statesideip.com/best/us-mobile-proxies-2026/).

## Does paying for US residential proxies in crypto mean no KYC?

No. Crypto payment and KYC are separate policies, and several providers in this ranking combine crypto with identity checks.

- **SOAX** accepts BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC and SOL, but runs a Sumsub check if you "Choose to pay with cryptocurrency".
- **IPRoyal** accepts crypto and states that "All clients undergo identity verification".
- **NodeMaven** accepts crypto and states "No KYC is required for standard plans".
- **StatesideIP** accepts only crypto and asks for no ID, no selfie and no documents, under an [Acceptable Use Policy](https://statesideip.com/acceptable-use/).

The [no-KYC page](https://statesideip.com/no-kyc/) lists what StatesideIP keeps and what it blocks.

## How much should US residential proxies cost in 2026?

Across the market, residential proxies cost a median of $4 at entry and $3.00 per GB at 50 GB, per Proxyway's 2026 market research. Proxyway also found ZIP targeting at only 5 of 13 providers.

As of October 2026, StatesideIP lists $1.50 for 1 GB, 25% below Thordata's $2.00 for 1 GB (list price, checked 2026-10-05). Every plan, including the smallest, is paid from a $25 minimum top-up; the rest stays on your balance (never expires, non-refundable). From 5 to 10 GB, StatesideIP costs $0.75/GB, 25% below DataImpulse's $1/GB list price. State, city, ZIP and ASN targeting are included, while DataImpulse charges a small extra fee for them. Every tier is on the [pricing page](https://statesideip.com/pricing/).

## Best US residential proxies 2026: FAQ

### What is the best US residential proxy provider in 2026?

StatesideIP fits best if you need no KYC, crypto payment and ZIP or ASN targeting at a low list price. It starts at $0.52/GB as of October 2026. If measured performance comes first, Massive (99.87% success), Oxylabs (99.83%) and Decodo (99.82%) lead the providers cited from Proxyway's US test.

### Which US residential proxy providers need no ID verification?

StatesideIP asks for no ID, no selfie and no documents, and NodeMaven states "No KYC is required for standard plans". IPRoyal verifies every client. SOAX runs a Sumsub check when you pay with crypto. Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026. Checked on 2026-10-05.

### Can I pay for US residential proxies with Bitcoin or USDT?

Yes. StatesideIP accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, LTC and SOL, and nothing else. SOAX, NodeMaven, DataImpulse and IPRoyal also take crypto, but SOAX and IPRoyal add identity checks. Webshare takes cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

### How much do US residential proxies cost per GB in October 2026?

Low-volume list prices in this ranking run from $1 to $7.35 per GB, as of October 2026. DataImpulse lists $1/GB, Decodo $4.00/GB and IPRoyal $7.35/GB pay-as-you-go. StatesideIP lists $0.75/GB at 10 GB and $0.52/GB from 100 GB, with ZIP and ASN targeting included.

### Which provider has the largest US residential pool?

Oxylabs advertises the largest US pool in Proxyway's list, at 11 million IPs. Decodo follows with 7.1M, SOAX with 6.84M and Bright Data with 4.6M; these are vendor claims. In Proxyway's own test, Oxylabs also returned the most unique US IPs: 489,032. StatesideIP publishes no unconfirmed pool figure.

### Is there a free trial for StatesideIP US residential proxies?

No. 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), at $1.50 with full state, city, ZIP and ASN targeting. The [refund policy](https://statesideip.com/refunds/) explains when an unused balance comes back. Among rivals, NodeMaven sells a $3.50 trial for 750 MB, and SOAX offers a Sandbox instead of a trial.

### Is it legal to use the US residential proxies in this ranking?

In general, yes: US law treats a proxy as a tool, and the use decides legality. Pick a provider that publishes an acceptable use policy and blocked targets. StatesideIP blocks banking, government and payment portals, plus SMTP ports. Bright Data blocks government websites across all its networks. This is not legal advice.

### Should I read a residential or a mobile ranking for my US project?

Read this residential ranking when the job needs a precise US place, down to a ZIP code or an ISP. Read the [best US mobile proxies of 2026](https://statesideip.com/best/us-mobile-proxies-2026/) when it needs one carrier IP that stays stable. At StatesideIP, residential is billed per GB from $0.52/GB, and a dedicated port per day from $3.75/day.

**Try the first pick on our criteria** US residential proxies from $0.52/GB, with ZIP and ASN targeting on every plan. No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto. [Get US residential proxies — from $0.52/GB](https://statesideip.com/pricing/) · [US residential proxies](https://statesideip.com/residential-proxies/united-states/)

## Sources

1. [US proxy test (560,000 requests, 14 days)](https://proxyway.com/proxy-locations/us-proxy) — Proxyway (2026-03-16)
2. [Proxy Market Research 2026](https://proxyway.com/research/proxy-market-research-2026) — Proxyway (2026-06-30)
3. [Residential network access](https://docs.brightdata.com/products/residential/network-access) — Bright Data (2026-09-01)
4. [New York proxies](https://brightdata.com/locations/united-states/new-york) — Bright Data (2026-10-05)
5. [SOAX pricing](https://soax.com/pricing) — SOAX (2026-10-05)
6. [Identity verification with SOAX](https://helpcenter.soax.com/en/articles/7127940-identity-verification-with-soax) — SOAX (2026-08-06)
7. [New York proxy list and pricing](https://decodo.com/proxies/list/united-states/new-york) — Decodo (2026-10-05)
8. [Buy proxy with crypto](https://nodemaven.com/proxies/buy-proxy-with-crypto/) — NodeMaven (2026-10-05)
9. [Residential proxies (pricing and targeting fee)](https://dataimpulse.com/) — DataImpulse (2026-10-05)
10. [IPRoyal information for LLMs (KYC statement)](https://iproyal.com/llm-info/) — IPRoyal (2026-10-05)
11. [Residential proxy pricing](https://iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies/) — IPRoyal (2026-10-05)
12. [Residential proxy pricing](https://www.thordata.com/pricing/residential-proxies) — Thordata (2026-10-05)
13. [FBI seizes NetNut proxy platform](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/fbi-seizes-netnut-proxy-platform-popa-botnet/) — KrebsOnSecurity (2026-07-02)

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