Provider alternatives
Geonode proxy alternatives: subscriptions and retained traffic
This guide compares the Geonode proxy service with other residential proxy purchases. It does not cover the GeoNode geospatial software project. The main switching question is whether you want Geonode’s recurring-plan price or a one-time purchase with different balance-retention terms.
An idle period changes the subscription decision
Geonode’s selected monthly plans roll unused bandwidth forward while the subscription remains active. Its cancellation documentation sets a five-day reactivation grace period after the paid period ends, followed by loss of remaining bandwidth. PacketStream and DataImpulse advertise nonexpiring one-time purchases. Compare the billing lifecycle with how often you actually need traffic, rather than looking only at a monthly unit rate.
Geonode cancellation and grace period ↗ · PacketStream retail pricing ↗ · DataImpulse Standard pricing ↗
Retaining traffic may require a larger starting purchase
At a 10 GB requirement, Geonode’s modeled monthly outlay is $7.92; PacketStream and the regular DataImpulse Basic offer start at $50. Those larger purchases retain unused traffic under their published terms but cost more upfront. HProxy offers another wallet-based starting point, with a payment-method funding floor. None of these price differences measures network quality.
Geonode residential plans ↗ · PacketStream retail pricing ↗ · DataImpulse Standard pricing ↗ · HProxy wallet funding ↗
Which terms fit your purchase?
The named starting provider comes first, followed by the selected alternatives. These are decisions based on published terms, not tested performance winners.
Geonode
Keep Geonode on the shortlist when its smaller monthly entry purchase and subscription rollover fit recurring usage. The selected 10 GB and 100 GB plans cost $7.92 and $64.80 before tax or fees.
Check the tradeoff: Rollover depends on the subscription lifecycle. Once a cancelled billing period ends, a five-day reactivation grace period applies before remaining bandwidth is lost. Its nonexpiring PAYG purchase is a different billing option.
Geonode residential plans ↗ · Geonode cancellation and grace period ↗
PacketStream
Keep PacketStream on the shortlist for a one-time retail traffic purchase with nonexpiring balance and country-level targeting. Its $1/GB rate has a $50 minimum, so a 10 GB requirement initially buys 50 GB.
Check the tradeoff: Country targeting does not establish city or ASN selection. Rotation is tied to a new proxy connection; connection reuse can retain the exit. A disconnected supplying peer can fail a sticky session. Check those behaviors when migrating.
PacketStream retail pricing ↗ · PacketStream country targeting ↗ · PacketStream connection and sticky behavior ↗
DataImpulse
Consider DataImpulse Standard for a one-time package with nonexpiring purchased traffic. Its regular 50 GB/$50 Basic package can suit work that is intermittent across billing months.
Check the tradeoff: State targeting on Standard doubles the standard rate. Premium is a separate pool with different included filters. Repeated one-time packages remain a modeled purchase assumption; the paid Intro offer is excluded.
DataImpulse Standard pricing ↗ · DataImpulse state targeting ↗
HProxy
Consider HProxy Lite when a smaller funded-wallet purchase fits better than a large initial traffic pack. The 10 GB scenario has a $5 traffic charge.
Check the tradeoff: A new card/local-wallet customer must fund at least $10; crypto funding starts at $3. Lite does not inherit all Premium or Classic targeting and session features. Account balance and purchased traffic are different quantities.
Published costs at three usage levels
Shown in the same order as the provider decisions above. These are calculations from published tiers, not checkout quotes or performance rankings. Taxes, payment fees and custom offers are not included.
| Provider & purchase conditions | 10 GB | 100 GB | 1,000 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeonodeSources checked 2026-09-27 At 100 GB: Monthly subscription; rollover while active The examples use regular monthly residential plans: 10 GB for $7.92, 100 GB for $64.80 and 1 TB for $500. The subscription discount is a published billing option, not a temporary coupon. PAYG and the paid $5 trial are separate offers. Advertised supply does not establish live stock or target success. Terms checked 2026-09-27 ↗ Plan details and calculations10 GB: $7.92 Monthly subscription; rollover while active 1 × the 10 GB plan ($7.92/month). 100 GB: $64.80 Monthly subscription; rollover while active 1 × the 100 GB plan ($64.80/month). 1,000 GB: $500 Monthly subscription; rollover while active 1 × the 1 TB plan ($500/month). Traffic expiry: PAYG bandwidth is advertised as nonexpiring. Monthly bandwidth rolls over while active; after a cancelled billing period ends, a five-day reactivation grace period applies, then remaining bandwidth is lost. Product-level terms can vary between plans. | 10 GB $7.92monthly billing | 100 GB $64.80monthly billing | 1,000 GB $500monthly billing |
| PacketStreamSources checked 2026-09-27 At 100 GB: Flat $1/GB; $50 minimum purchase, no subscription; purchased balance does not expire. Direct residential traffic is $1/GB with a $50 minimum purchase and no recurring subscription. The 10-GB example therefore funds 50 GB. A separate reseller program has a $500 minimum and access conditions; it is not needed to obtain the retail rate. Country is the documented targeting boundary. Terms checked 2026-09-27 ↗ Plan details and calculations10 GB: $50.00 Flat $1/GB; $50 minimum purchase, no subscription; purchased balance does not expire. Buys 50 GB, the minimum for $1.00 per GB. 100 GB: $100 Flat $1/GB; $50 minimum purchase, no subscription; purchased balance does not expire. 1,000 GB: $1,000 Flat $1/GB; $50 minimum purchase, no subscription; purchased balance does not expire. Traffic expiry: Purchased residential balance does not expire; there is no recurring subscription. Product-level terms can vary between plans. | 10 GB $50.00one-time purchaseBuys 50 GB | 100 GB $100one-time purchase | 1,000 GB $1,000one-time purchase |
| DataImpulseSources checked 2026-09-26 At 100 GB: Standard residential: Basic, $50 for 50 GB; pay-as-you-go, traffic never expires The selected tier may be Standard or Premium; check its note. Standard state targeting costs extra, while Premium has different included filters. The once-only paid Intro offer is excluded. Terms checked 2026-09-27 ↗ Plan details and calculations10 GB: $50.00 Premium residential pool: Basic, 10 GB+ at $5/GB ($50, no commitment) 100 GB: $100 Standard residential: Basic, $50 for 50 GB; pay-as-you-go, traffic never expires 1,000 GB: $800 Standard residential: Advanced, 1 TB Traffic expiry: never expires Product-level terms can vary between plans. | 10 GB $50.00one-time purchase | 100 GB $100one-time purchase | 1,000 GB $800one-time purchase |
| HProxySources checked 2026-09-27 At 100 GB: Lite, 100 GB+ Lite pricing; Premium and Classic have different targeting and session terms. New-wallet funding is at least $3 by crypto or $10 by card/local wallets. Unspent funding remains account balance. Terms checked 2026-09-27 ↗ Plan details and calculations10 GB: $5.00 Residential Lite list rate (4M+ IPs, country targeting) 100 GB: $48.00 Lite, 100 GB+ 1,000 GB: $450 Lite, 1,000 GB+ Traffic expiry: never expires Product-level terms can vary between plans. | 10 GB $5.00one-time purchase | 100 GB $48.00one-time purchase | 1,000 GB $450one-time purchase |
This is a selected sample with product-specific pricing checks, not a complete market ranking. Rates may refer to different pools or sharing arrangements. A provider’s other targeting, protocol and session capabilities do not necessarily apply to the tier quoted here.
How this comparison is maintained
We compare provider-published facts from the open directory dataset. Each record links to its sources and discussion. Providers that are not selling yet, have no source links or have not been checked in the last 30 days are omitted. Editorial reviews are also due every 30 days.
Only the selected providers with product-specific pricing checks appear here. Calculations use regular price tiers and the recorded minimum initial payment. One-time trial offers are excluded. For datacenter and ISP proxies we compare one month and exclude tiers explicitly marked IPv6-only. The directory filter treats unspecified versions as IPv4 candidates; these are labeled and require confirmation before purchase. Shared and dedicated tiers are labeled when documented. For traffic products, quantities are purchases of GB, not a forecast of usage. Pack calculations may buy more than requested, and unsupported estimates are omitted. Monthly GB subscriptions must have one adequate advertised pack or a documented metered rate. One-time traffic packs and monthly IP packs may be repeated as an explicitly labeled assumption; different packs are not combined. Confirm overage, funding, expiry and tax terms at checkout.
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