At Rainproxy, we offer customers the freedom to generate whatever they want. We offer two main types of proxies, sticky and rotating. (Included in every package)

Differences between sticky & rotating proxies

Proxies are extremely useful tools, and understanding the difference between sticky and rotating proxies is essential when considering the right fit for your network. Read on to find out what are the main differences between sticky and rotating proxies and how to make the best out of them.

A sticky proxy is a type of IP proxy that subscribes to a certain session, known as a pool of proxies. Each pool of proxies is assigned a certain range of IPs.

You will be connected to the same proxy each time, even if the session is of a short duration. In other words, the proxy sticks to you, enabling you to remain anonymous online.

This type of proxy is particularly useful for customers that need to access a webservice continuously while remaining anonymous on the same IP address.

A rotating proxy is another type of IP proxy which cyclically passes through a certain network. It changes constantly on each request, enabling users to remain anonymous online for a longer period of time.

This type of proxy is particularly useful for those who are not required to access the same webservice while remaining anonymous but need to access different webservices instead. Besides, such type of proxies allows for simultaneous attempts which may be a major advantage for more advanced scrapers.

Depending on your needs, you may benefit more from a sticky or from a rotating proxy. Sticky proxies are mostly used when users need to access a certain webservices continuously while remaining anonymous on the same IP address. Rotating proxies are a great option if users need to access different webservices while remaining anonymous for a longer period of time.

If you have any questions or want to know more about the different types of proxies Rainproxy offers, feel free to contact us and ask us.