Which one is better: paid/private or free proxy server? Let's try to understand the main features, differences and advantages of each type of IP address.
There are a lot of tasks that are simply impossible to perform without the help of a proxy, for example, bypassing the ban on viewing video content in a particular region.
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What to choose: paid or free?
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Obviously, the first one wins against the second in quality, support and stability, otherwise, why would you pay money if there is no difference? But free servers have their advantages. What kind? Let's understand the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
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Paid proxies:
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- Possibility to set-up caching, response time / speed, etc. The above settings allow you to perform activities more comfortably and efficiently;
- Stability. You shouldn’t worry that the paid proxy server will disappear or hang;
- High-speed response, which is controlled by experts;
- Guarantee of full confidentiality of personal data through a proxy;
- Protection against viruses or similar malware.
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Free working proxies:
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- There is no possibility to make a flexible configuration for personal needs, because you are provided with a “bare” IP address;
- As a rule, the lifetime of a free proxy is not long, because at any time the owner can simply turn it off;
- Nobody guarantees high speed of work, which is why it is usually difficult to find a working proxy with a satisfactory response speed;
- There is a risk that your data will be stolen using stored cookies. Non-bona-fide owners may specifically provide working proxy servers for free in order to spy or steal data;
- These proxies are not protected by additional programs and antiviruses.
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Based on the difference between paid and free proxy servers, it becomes clear, what user risks and what is can be lost, trying to save. Free web proxies have unreasonably high risks, so this option is absolutely not suitable for serious activity by experienced users and professionals in popular browsers.
