Proxies Blog

14 Best Web Scraping Tools in 2026 (Pricing, Pros, Cons, Comparisons)

We tested and compared 14 web scraping tools for 2026, including Oxylabs, ScrapingBee, and Decodo. Here's everything you need to make the right choice.

Akvilė Lūžaitė

2026-05-25

15 min read

Faster Connections, Reliable Access: Introducing HTTP/3 Protocol Support

Learn more about our new HTTP/3 protocol support for Residential Proxies and Mobile Proxies.

Shinthiya Nowsain Promi

2026-05-14

3 min read

8 Best Web Scraping Services in 2026

The web scraping market changes fast, with new tools and features appearing all the time. This guide breaks down some of today’s leading web scraping services and the key factors to consider when choosing between them.

Donata Norkūnaitė

2026-05-12

8 min read

ISP vs. Datacenter Proxies: Which Should You Choose?

Not sure whether to go with ISP or datacenter proxies? Learn how they compare and which one suits your use case best.

Danielė Virinaitė

2026-03-19

7 min read

ISP Proxies Quick Start Guide

Read this quick guide to easily start using ISP Proxies, purchased through the Oxylabs' dashboard.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2026-02-26

3 min read

What Is a Mobile Proxy and How It Works

Discover what mobile proxies are, and how they work. Discover how they compare to residential, datacenter, and ISP proxies in terms of speed, cost, and trust.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2026-02-11

3 min read

Dedicated ISP Proxies Quick Start Guide

A quick guide to start using Dedicated ISP Proxies, purchased through the Oxylabs dashboard.

Dovydas Vėsa

2026-02-06

3 min read

How to Track an IP Address: Find Out Here

Learn all about IP address tracking: How it’s done, its ethicality, and how you can protect yourself.

Agnė Matusevičiūtė

2026-01-15

4 min read

Best Datacenter Proxies in 2026: Top Providers Compared by Pricing & Performance

Compare the best datacenter proxy providers for 2026, including Oxylabs, Decodo, Webshare, and more. Review features, pricing, and choose the right proxy.

Augustas Pelakauskas

2026-01-07

7 min read

Are Free Proxies Safe? Risks, Dangers, and Better Alternatives Explained

Are free proxies safe? Discover the security, privacy, and performance risks, and learn which paid or trial proxy options offer reliable protection.

Agnė Matusevičiūtė

2025-12-19

5 min read

How to Use a SOCKS5 Proxy Server

Discover how SOCKS5 proxy servers enhance privacy, bypass restrictions, and improve performance. Get setup guides, use cases, and key benefits explained.

Maryia Stsiopkina

2025-12-18

6 min read

10 Best Proxy Providers in 2026

See a short overview of the market's most reliable proxy providers and find out what criteria to consider before making the final choice.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2025-12-10

9 min read

Best Free Proxies and Lists in 2025 for Data Scraping

Explore the top free proxies and lists for 2025. Our guide compares free vs. paid services, and reviews providers with free plans and trials.

Agnė Matusevičiūtė

2025-12-05

10 min read

How to Hide Your IP Address in 2026: 5 Easy Ways

This article aims to broaden one’s knowledge of what an IP address can reveal, and how to hide an IP address. Also, we discuss whether an online business hide their IP address.

Lukas Motiejunas

2025-12-05

7 min read

Proxy vs. VPN: What Is the Difference?

In this article, we will go over both Proxy and VPN terms, explore their similarities and differences in order to establish when one should be picked over another.

Vytautas Kirjazovas

2025-09-30

9 min read

What is a Transparent Proxy & How is It Used?

Learn about transparent proxies, their functionalities, business applications, and detection methods.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2025-09-30

5 min read

GeeLark vs. MoreLogin: Comparison

Compare GeeLark vs. MoreLogin to discover their strengths in mobile realism, browser management, pricing, and anti-fingerprinting for 2025.

Agnė Matusevičiūtė

2025-09-24

5 min read

How to Send HTTP Requests in Java

Learn how to send Java HTTP requests using built-in and third-party clients, with examples of GET, POST, headers, and proxy support.

Yelyzaveta Hayrapetyan

2025-07-15

5 min read

Static vs Rotating Proxies: Which Is Best for You?

Learn all about static vs. rotating proxies, sticky IP addresses, and proxy implications in product information scraping at large scale in this blog post.

Gabija Fatėnaitė

2025-07-08

5 min read

How to Bypass an IP Ban: Techniques & Tips

Got your IP banned from a website? This blog post will walk you through the best solutions on how to prevent IP bans from ever happening again.

Enrika Pavlovskytė

2025-06-30

6 min read