Side by side
| Rayobyte static ISP | Webshare static residential | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per IP | $5 (5 to 99), $4.80 (100+), $4.60 (1,000+); enterprise from $0.95 | About $0.30 (20 to 250), $0.27 at 1,000, $0.225 at 10,000 (base plan) |
| Minimum | 5 IPs | 20 IPs on the base plan |
| Dedicated | All static ISP IPs | Dedicated costs more than the base plan |
| Bandwidth | Unmetered | Allowance you choose, up to unlimited |
| Locations | US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy | Several countries; check checkout |
| Named ISPs | Not listed | Includes AT&T, Sprint, Cox, Comcast, RCN, Lumen |
| Replacements | Swap single IPs | Automatic, manual and recurring replacement |
| Rotating ISP | Yes, per GB | No |
At the time of writing. See Rayobyte static ISP proxies and Webshare static residential proxies.
Price: Webshare by a mile
At list prices, Webshare's base plan costs less than a tenth of Rayobyte's price per IP. Even allowing for higher bandwidth or dedicated options, Webshare is usually much cheaper. That's its signature strength.
What Rayobyte's price buys
Rayobyte's static ISP IPs are all dedicated, unmetered and described as running at datacenter speed. Its enterprise floor ($0.95 per IP with a commitment) narrows the gap for large buyers. It also offers a rotating ISP pool, which Webshare doesn't.
For accounts
Both work: one IP per account, kept stable. Webshare's low price makes large account fleets affordable; check that the plan's bandwidth and access level suit you. See social media compared.
Residential tip: Both sides of this comparison can be tested at no cost: Rayobyte has a free trial with no card, and Webshare has a permanent free plan with 10 datacenter proxies. See Rayobyte static ISP proxies.
For sneakers
Checkout needs stable, trusted IPs. Many cooks buy Webshare for budget batches and test other providers for comparison. Test on the actual site. See sneakers compared.
Which to choose
| Need | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Lowest cost per account IP | Webshare |
| Unmetered dedicated ISP IPs by default | Rayobyte |
| Rotating ISP pool | Rayobyte |
| Automatic replacement of failing IPs | Webshare |
| Enterprise commitments at scale | Quote both |
With Geonode: ISP proxies across all three.
A real-world example
A reseller manages 150 marketplace seller accounts across the US and UK. On Webshare, 150 static residential IPs on the base plan cost about $45 a month. On Rayobyte, 150 static ISP IPs cost about $720. The reseller starts on Webshare and keeps it for most accounts. For the dozen highest-value accounts, where an IP problem would be expensive, it tests a small Rayobyte batch to compare stability over a month, and keeps whichever performs better.
Checks before buying a batch
- Confirm the IPs geolocate correctly in two or three databases.
- Check the ASN belongs to a consumer ISP.
- Run your real workflow on a few IPs for several days.
- Ask how replacements work and if there's a limit.
- Confirm bandwidth terms for your expected traffic.
Budget tip: If the job only needs a fixed list of IPs, Webshare sells datacenter and static residential proxies by the IP, often for less than a per-GB plan would cost. More in Webshare static residential proxies.
Pros and cons for ISP proxies
Rayobyte
- Dedicated, unmetered static ISP IPs by default.
- Single-IP swaps.
- A rotating ISP pool for scraping.
- Around $5 per IP.
Webshare
- About $0.30 per IP on the base plan.
- Automatic, manual and recurring replacements.
- Named ISP partners and a large static inventory.
- Bandwidth allowance to choose.
Bottom line
Start with Webshare for account fleets on a budget, and test Rayobyte for high-value identities or when you need a rotating ISP pool.
Before you commit to any provider, it helps to see the wider market: our guide to the best proxies in 2026 compares proxy types by job, and cheap proxies explains how to keep costs down without buying IPs that get blocked. To understand the IP type behind this, read our residential proxies guide.
Proxy tip: For a second opinion on hard targets, run the same test through Geonode residential proxies, which support sticky sessions up to 24 hours and ASN targeting. We compare the two in Geonode ISP proxies.
Key takeaways
- Webshare's static residential IPs are dramatically cheaper per IP.
- Rayobyte's static ISP IPs are dedicated and unmetered by default, with a rotating ISP option.
- Webshare offers automatic and recurring replacements; Rayobyte swaps single IPs.
- Test both on your real targets.
FAQ
Are Webshare static residential proxies ISP proxies?
Yes. They're ISP-registered IPs hosted on servers, the same category as Rayobyte's static ISP.
Why is Rayobyte more expensive per IP?
Its IPs are dedicated and unmetered by default, and positioned on speed and quality; Webshare's base plan is aimed at budget buyers.
Which has rotating ISP proxies?
Rayobyte.
Can I get ISP proxies in Europe from both?
Rayobyte lists the UK, Germany, France and Italy; check Webshare's checkout for current European locations.
Do ISP proxies work for sneakers?
Yes, they're the usual choice for checkout; test batches on your target sites.
How long can I keep an ISP proxy?
As long as you keep paying; both providers sell them per IP per month.
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.
- Internet service provider (Wikipedia): What an ISP is, the companies whose address space ISP and residential proxies use.
- Bandwidth (computing) (Wikipedia): What bandwidth means, the unit most residential proxies are priced by.
- Computer Misuse Act 1990 (legislation.gov.uk): The UK's anti-hacking law.
- CNIL, the French data protection authority (CNIL (France)): France's data regulator, which publishes guidance on web scraping and AI.
- 18 U.S. Code § 1030 (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) (Cornell Law School LII): The text of the US anti-hacking statute that scraping cases turn on.
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.