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PacketStream Alternatives

Looking for a reliable PacketStream alternative? Both SOAX and PacketStream offer a range of tools to help you collect web data at scale. Read our expert analysis to compare the differences in features, pricing, and performance.

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About SOAX

SOAX is a data extraction provider offering a wide range of products including proxies, scraping APIs, datasets and a Web Unblocker. Catering to individuals and businesses of all sizes, we offer ethically-sourced IPs in more than 195 countries. Our user-friendly dashboard and robust infrastructure make us a preferred choice for tasks such as web scraping, market research, price monitoring and much more.

About PacketStream

PacketStream is a peer-to-peer proxy network offering residential IPs. It’s known for providing affordable and flexible pricing, allowing users to buy bandwidth as needed. PacketStream supports tasks like web scraping and ad verification. However, because it relies on a peer-to-peer model, connection speeds can be variable, and it may lack the extensive IP pool offered by larger providers.

Top reasons to consider SOAX as an alternative to PacketStream

SOAX is an award-winning proxy provider

From individual reviews to expert awards, SOAX stands out as a leading proxy and data extraction platform, demonstrated by our industry-beating 4.9/5 satisfaction rate on G2.
  • Top rated on G2, Capterra and Trustpilot
  • Trusted by thousands of customers globally
  • Rated as a Leader, High Performer, Best Support and Easiest To Do Business With in G2's 2024 Spring reports
    Proxyway Best Starter Package
    SourceForge top performer
    G2 high performer spring 2024
    Proxy network leader spring 2024
    G2 best support spring 2024
    G2 easiest to do business with Spring 2024
    Software Suggest best value
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    Data extraction tools at your fingertips

    SOAX provides proxies, web scraping APIs, datasets, and a Web Unblocker to help you with your data collection needs. Plus, our AI Scraper can intelligently extract data from simple natural language requests.
    • Ethically-sourced residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter proxies
    • Ecommerce, social media and SERP scraper APIs, plus an AI Scraper with natural language processing
    • Web Unblocker to bypass blocks, bans and CAPTCHAs

      A closer look at SOAX vs. PacketStream

      PacketStream
      Based in UK USA
      G2 rating 4.9 (50 reviews) Not listed
      Proxies available Residential, mobile, datacenter, ISP Residential only
      Protocols supported HTTP(S) / SOCKS5 HTTP(S)
      Pricing SOAX's tiered pricing model gradually scales up according to need Single pay-as-you-go plan available
      IP pool 191m + ethically-sourced IPs No data available
      Coverage Coverage across 195+ countries globally Active in over 100+ countries globally
      Response time Response times up to 1.05 seconds (source: Proxyway) PacketStream delivers response times of up to 1.15 seconds (source: Proxyway)
      Success rate 99.03% average success rate (source: Proxyway) PacketStream's average success rate stands at 97.77%, slightly lower than other providers including SOAX (source: Proxyway)
      Support Round-the-clock assistance from engineers to resolve issues, via email and live chat Email support only

      Comparison data correct as at 01 October 2024

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      Features of our proxies

      With SOAX proxies, you can have as many connections as you need, all at the same time. No more limitations or restrictions.

      When it comes to proxies, we believe in providing you with the best of both worlds. Our proxies are both reliable and ethically sourced.

      With 99.9% uptime, our residential proxy network guarantees that you will never experience disruptions or downtime.

      Say goodbye to blocked scrapers. Our residential proxies automatically rotate IP addresses, ensuring you enjoy an uninterrupted scraping experience.

      Establish customizable sticky sessions that use the same entry point and an unchanging IP address for each new request, giving you a continuous online identity.

      SOAX proxies work with HTTP(S), SOCKS5, and UDP/QUIC protocols. This means you can enjoy a smooth, uninterrupted connection, no matter what protocol you're using.

      How businesses are using SOAX

      SOAX offers flexible plans and pricing suitable for individuals and businesses of all sizes. While some users may find providers like PacketStream suitable for their needs, SOAX provides customizable solutions that may be more efficient and cost-effective for a broader range of industries and use cases.

      Considering a switch to SOAX from PacketStream or another provider? Get in touch with us to find out how we can help you meet your data collection goals.

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