Side by side
| Targeting level | Rayobyte Premium Residential | Geonode residential |
|---|---|---|
| Countries | 190+ | 150+ |
| State or region | Yes | Yes |
| City | Yes | Yes |
| ZIP code | Yes | No |
| ASN (internet provider) | Yes | Yes |
| Device OS | Yes | No |
| High-volume product targeting | Scale Residential: none | Unlimited plans: yes |
At the time of writing. See geo-targeted proxies for why targeting matters.
Where it makes a difference
For country and city work (national SERPs, country pricing, city-level ad checks), both providers cover you, and the deciding factor is pool depth in your locations. Test both.
For ZIP-level work (local pack rankings in dense metros, store-level pricing, delivery availability), only Rayobyte offers it of the two. See Rayobyte geo-targeting.
For ASN work (ISP-specific behavior), both offer it.
For device OS (content or prices that vary by platform), Rayobyte offers it; with Geonode you'd rely on user agents alone.
High-volume plans
If you need targeting at very high volume, Geonode's unlimited residential plans include it; Rayobyte's Scale Residential doesn't. Rayobyte's answer for targeted volume is Premium Residential at enterprise rates. See high-volume residential compared.
Residential tip: The simplest way to settle this comparison is to test both: Rayobyte has a free trial with no card, and Geonode sells a low-cost residential trial. Run the same targets through each. See Rayobyte geo-targeting.
The depth trade-off
Narrow targeting shrinks the pool on any provider: slower connections, more drops, more IP reuse. Use the broadest level that gives correct results and verify with a few test requests. A larger stated pool helps, but only if it's deep where you target. See IP pool and coverage compared.
Which to choose
| Job | Better fit |
|---|---|
| National SERPs and pricing | Either |
| City-level ads and SEO | Either; test pool depth |
| ZIP-level SEO or store prices | Rayobyte |
| Platform-specific content | Rayobyte (device OS) |
| Targeted residential at huge volume | Geonode unlimited, or Rayobyte enterprise |
| Countries outside Geonode's 150+ | Rayobyte (check your list) |
Related: Rayobyte vs Geonode for SEO and for ad verification. Webshare also offers ZIP and ASN targeting; see geo-targeting across all three.
A real-world example
A home services marketplace checks how its ads and listings appear in 400 US cities and 1,200 ZIP codes. City-level checks run on Geonode residential, where the per-GB price is lowest. ZIP-level checks, needed because service areas follow ZIP boundaries, run on Rayobyte. A sample comparison showed city and ZIP results matched in about two thirds of cities, so ZIP targeting is used only where it changes the answer.
Proxy tip: If your residential usage comes in bursts, Geonode is worth a look: purchased GB doesn't expire and sticky sessions can last up to 24 hours. More in our complete Geonode guide.
Pros and cons for targeting
Rayobyte
- ZIP and device OS targeting.
- 190+ listed countries.
- No targeting on Scale Residential.
Geonode
- Country, state, city and ASN at a low price.
- Targeting included on unlimited plans.
- No ZIP or device OS targeting.
Rayobyte, Geonode and Webshare are three options among many. Our best proxies in 2026 guide explains how to match a proxy type to each task, and cheap proxies that work shows where budget providers fit. To understand the IP type behind this, read our residential proxies guide.
Budget tip: For jobs where a fixed IP list is enough, Webshare is one of the cheapest options: shared datacenter proxies are sold by the IP, and static residential (ISP) proxies cost well under a dollar per IP per month at the time of writing. More in Webshare geo-targeting.
Key takeaways
- Both cover country, state, city and ASN targeting.
- Rayobyte adds ZIP code and device OS targeting and lists more countries.
- Geonode includes targeting on its unlimited plans; Rayobyte's Scale Residential has none.
- Use the broadest target that works, and test depth where you need it.
FAQ
Does Geonode support ZIP targeting?
Not at the time of writing.
Does Rayobyte support ASN targeting?
Yes, on Premium Residential.
Which has more countries?
Rayobyte lists 190+ for residential, Geonode 150+.
Sources and further reading
Independent references that back up the points above, from standards bodies, governments, universities and non-profits. They open in a new tab.
- Number Resources (IANA): How IANA hands IP address blocks to the regional internet registries.
- ads.txt (IAB Tech Lab): The ads.txt standard that fights domain spoofing in programmatic ads.
- Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG): The industry body that certifies anti-fraud practices in digital advertising.
- Autonomous system (Internet) (Wikipedia): What an autonomous system (ASN) is, the network label sites use to tell datacenter IPs from home ones.
- Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales (US Census Bureau): Official US e-commerce sales data, the market price monitoring watches.
Editorial note: Proxy providers change their pools, features and prices often, so treat any figures here as typical ranges at the time of writing and confirm current terms with the provider before you buy.