Proxy6 Review

With the ever-growing need for proxies, the industry is at a constant growth rate`, giving us more and more providers. Sometimes some fly under the radar and don’t get the credit they deserve. Could one such provider be Proxy6? Today, we’re taking a look at this company to see if it’s worth it or should go to the competitors.

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Throughout the years as the need for proxies increased, we began to see more and more providers on the market. The increase in competition is good because we have a lot more to choose from and at the same time is bad because there are so many choices it can be overwhelming.

Most of people have heard of the popular proxy providers, but what about the less popular ones like Proxy6? Are these providers good enough to be considered or there’s a reason why they rarely make any of the top 10 lists? Today we’ll find that out by looking into Proxy6.

Proxy Types, Features, and Pricing

Proxy6 isn’t the first proxy provider aiming for this approach, meaning the pricing structure is something we’ve seen before. With a few tweaks here and there, you’ll probably recognize this pattern if you read our reviews of this provider’s competitors. Like most of them there are two typef of proxies available – IPv4 and IPv6, so let’s take a look at the more common ones.

Let’s start with the IPv4 proxies which is the ones that most people will be after. You have two types to choice from deponing on your needs and budget. Proxy6 offers shared and dedicated proxies, with the first ones being available to up to 3 users, while the second are available only to you during the duration of your subscription.

On the package duration side of things, both the shared and the dedicated ones have the same structure. There’s the option to choose between 1, 2 or 3 months which is flexible enouhg, but not the most flexible we’ve seen. Daily or weekly packages would’ve been nice, but at this price point most people wouldn’t complain.

As for the location options, there is a difference between both types of IPv4 proxies. The shared ones are limited to only 3 countries which are USA, Canada and Russia. On the other hand, if you go for the dedicated ones, you’ll get access to the full list of over 60 countries to choose from.

Next up we have the IPv6 proxies and unlike the IPv4 ones, here your only option is to get dedicated IP addresses. One advantage you get with these proxies is the flexibility with the duration. The packages for these IP addresses start from 3 days and go up to 3 months. In terms of locations, Proxy6 gives you access to 10 countries to choose from, which is a bit more flexible than most of its rivals.

In addition to this, considering that IPv6 aren’t mainstream these days, one of the free tools this provider offers is a checker to see if a website is compatible with this format. You enter the website URL and the tool will tell you if you can use this format or if you’ll need to get IPv4 proxies.

One thing that applies for all types of proxies is the availability checker. Regardless of what you’re after; you can see how many IP addresses are available and decide if there’s enough for your project.

Features

Proxy6 has been on the market for almost a decade and even though it’s not the shiniest and fanciest provider, there is a reason why it’s been here for so long. This is also evident from the almost 10 million orders the company has processed.

A proxy provider wouldn’t achieve this number without offering the right set of features, so let’s take a look at what Proxy6 offers.

Flexible pricing structure

A massive drawback with some providers is their pricing structure which can be limiting for some users. Proxy6 is quite flexible in this regard and it’s a major advantage. The smallest package this provider offers is 1 IP address, and the duration is either 3 days or 1 month, depending on the type of proxy.

The longest package duration is 3 months for all types of proxies, which isn’t the longest, but it’s still pretty good, when you consider that most proxy providers go for monthly packages.

Affordable

The main selling point of these proxy providers is the price, which is attractive for people or companies who are on a tighter budget. Proxy6 claims to offer that and says that the proxies are some of the lowest in the industry. Even if they aren’t the lowest, it will be very worthwhile especially if this provider can deliver on the other promises.

Automated purchasing process

This isn’t exactly something new or revolutionary, but it’s something that can take your proxy using experience to the next level. Proxy6’s payment system is automated, meaning the proxies are available instantly. The advantage here is that you don’t have to wait for an admin to verify the payment and give you access to the IP addresses, like with some of the providers we reviewed in the past.

Support for multiple protocols

With most projects, support for the HTTP and HTTPS protocols is more than enough, there are situations where some users will need something different. Proxy6 offers that something different in the form of SOCKS5 support meaning you get both to choose which one would work for your project the best.

Pool size

We’re used to looking at numbers in the millions, but that’s not for the kind of proxies we’re talking about today. Proxy6 offers anonymous individual proxies, and they rarely come in massive pools. This provider has over 460K which isn’t too bad. There are providers on the market with bigger pools, but there are some with smaller ones. To be fair, there’s more than enough even for large-scale projects, so this isn’t something we should critique.

Plenty of locations to choose from

Having the flexibility when it comes to the locations is something that some users are after and Proxy6 offers that, partially. This provider offers proxies in over 60 countries which isn’t the highest number we’ve seen in this industry, but it’s pretty good. The most commonly sought after countries are available, so most users won’t find this limiting.

No log policy

Living in times when privacy is a massive concern, seeing a proxy provider that doesn’t log its users’ activities is an attractive choice. This is what Proxy6 claims to offer. Even though the usage policy of this provider is not to use its proxies for illicit activities, many privacy-conscious users will like the fact that this provider won’t spy on them and keep a record of their online activities.

Unlimited bandwidth

Most providers in this class that offer these kinds of products offer unlimited bandwidth, some don’t follow that path. Luckily, Proxy6 isn’t one of those. Regardless of which type of proxy you get or the duration of the package, you’re looking at no limit on the traffic, so you won’t have to worry about anything putting your project on hold.

Available quantity section

Most providers outline the number of proxies they have in their pool and it’s up to use to guess how many of those are available, which isn’t the case with Proxy6. This provider has an availability section where you can see how many proxies are free for purchase. The list is divided by type and location to make it easier for overview. To be honest, this is a rare sight in today’s proxy world, with most providers not having this, even the more expensive and popular options.

Multiple authentication methods

There are plenty of use cases for proxies and in some instances, people might feel limited by the authentication methods, which isn’t the case with Proxy6. This provider offers IP binding and username and password methods, which is another flexible side to it. As a result, it can be used by people who use them from a single place like their home or office, or it can be used by those who are on the move and use a different IP address each time.

Available proxy tools

Getting access to free things is always a good thing, meaning that the service cares for you, and that’s the case with Proxy6. This provider offers several free proxy-related tools that you can use with no limitations. It’s not like these aren’t available on the internet but having them available here is practical as you don’t have to navigate to other websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many proxies can I get from Proxy6?

Based on the company’s website, the minimal proxy amount you can get is 1. While there is a maximum, it’s not outlined on their website and there’s no limit when you configure your package. There is a maximum number of proxies you can get, and it depends primarily on the number of available IP addresses for a specific location and the type of proxies you need.

• Does Proxy6 offer the option to purchase proxies from multiple locations?

Yes, even though during the initial setup you’re only allowed one location, there is an option to get proxies from multiple locations. To achieve that you’ll need to place an order for each location individually.

• Is tere a discount for larger packages?

The size of the pacakge and the duration will determine the price per proxy and there are tiers for this. For the IPv4 proxies the if you’re going for more than 100 IP addresses, you’re paying more than if you’d go over that limit.

On the other hand, for the IPv6 proxies, there are 7 tiers ranging from 1 to 500 proxies which determine the price per IP. For all proxy types, the duration of the package will also dictate the price per IP, meaning the longer the rental period the more affordable the prexies will be.

• Is port 21 open with Proxy6?

No, port 21 isn’t open for proxies from Proxy6, meaning that email management isn’t available.

• Does Proxy6 offer proxy replacement?

The option to get replacement proxies is available, but it’s not as flexible as with some of its rivals/ Proxy6 will replace a proxy for you, but only if you provide a valid reason for that. In most cases it needs to be a problem with access or performance.

• How to test proxies from Proxy6?

With no free trial, your only option to test the proxies is to purchase a package. The good news is that the proxies are affordable, and you can get 1 IP address for the smallest package duration. This will give you enough time to test the IP addresses and determine if it’s something that will for your and your project.

Our Editor’s Verdict

With so many available proxy providers on the market, it’s understandable why some people are struggling to decide which one to go for. Proxy6 is just one of the many and looking at what it has to offer, it’s not a terrible choice. Yes, there are some slight drawbacks, but there isn’t a prefect provider, so you shouldn’t expect to find one.

The set of features Proxy6 offers is quite good and covers all the necessary things you’d want to see in the provider you plan to purchase proxies from. With a flexible list of locations to choose from and a pool which may not win any awards, but is still enough, this provider won’t leave you stranded and asking for more. Over 60 countries and almost half a million IP addresses is quite good and covers most individual and business-related use cases.

One of the many things that makes this provider so attractive is that it’s affordable, if not one of the most affordable ones in its class. Yes, there are much more cheaper options out there, but they don’t offer all the bells and whistles that this one does, so it has a massive advantage.

As perfect as all of these sounds, there are some things worth mentioning. Proxy6 offers a lot, but there are still some use cases that it doesn’t cover as its IP addresses don’t work with certain sites, such as Steam or PayPal. In addition to that, despite having a flexible pricing structure, there are providers that seem to do a better job at that.

Another aspect that’s worth talking about is the trial and refund policy. Proxy6 doesn’t offer a free trial, which isn’t a surprise in this price range. The thing that we’ll critique is the refund policy. While there is a 24 hour money-back guarantee, it’s a bit limited. Specifically, this provider will give you a refund, but only if there’s a problem with the service and you haven’t used the proxies.

Are these downsides enough for us to say that Proxy6 is a bad provider? No. Like with most options these days, there are pros and cons, something that applies even for the premium providers that cost a lot more.

Proxy6 is one of those providers that aims to balance affordability with performance and offerings and des a pretty decent job at it. Despite some of its shortcomings, it’s an option we can recommend for those that need IPv4 or IPv6 proxies and are on a tighter budget.

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