When shared access makes sense
A shared plan is useful when price matters more than exclusive address use and the workflow can tolerate reputation or load changes caused by a small number of other users.
Affordable proxy access
Buy Shared Proxies for Cost-Conscious Workflows
Shared proxies lower the entry cost by making each address available to three users while retaining unlimited bandwidth, HTTP/HTTPS compatibility, and supported authentication options.
Shared between three users
Unlimited bandwidth
HTTP and HTTPS support
Username/password or IP authentication
USA and European locations
Lower-cost entry plan
Know the trade-off
Shared addresses cost less, but another assigned user can affect how a destination sees the IP. Choose private proxies when exclusive control and a steadier reputation baseline are more important.
Start with the destination rules
Test the actual application and destination before scaling. Proxy access does not grant permission to collect data or automate actions that a destination prohibits.
Private and shared proxy comparison
| Criterion | Private proxies | Shared proxies |
|---|---|---|
| Address assignment | Assigned to one customer | Shared between three users |
| Price orientation | Higher cost for exclusive assignment | Lower-cost entry plan |
| Reputation baseline | Less influence from other assigned customers | Other assigned users can affect the baseline |
| Bandwidth presentation | Unlimited, subject to terms | Unlimited, subject to terms |
| Authentication | Username/password or source-IP authorization | Username/password or source-IP authorization |
| Session fit | Stable or account-sensitive workflows | Cost-sensitive, tolerant workflows |
| Choose when | Exclusive assignment matters | Lower cost matters more |
Frequently asked questions
How many users share a shared proxy?
Mexela describes its shared proxy addresses as shared between three users.
Is bandwidth limited on shared plans?
The current shared proxy service is presented with unlimited bandwidth, subject to the service terms and acceptable-use rules.
When should I choose private proxies instead?
Choose private proxies when you need exclusive address assignment and want to reduce the influence of other users on IP reputation or load.
Learn before choosing a plan
- Understand proxy basics
Compare shared access, protocols, authentication, and location requirements before choosing a lower-cost plan.
