Both support the two standard methods
| Rayobyte | Geonode | |
|---|---|---|
| Username and password | Yes | Yes |
| IP whitelisting | Yes | Yes |
| Both on static IPs | Yes, on every static IP | Yes |
| Targeting and sessions | Parameters set through credentials, built by the dashboard generator | Parameters set through credentials or endpoint options in the dashboard |
At the time of writing. See proxy authentication methods.
How credentials carry options
On rotating products, both Rayobyte and Geonode let you set targeting and sessions through your proxy credentials or endpoint settings. The exact format differs, so use each dashboard's generator rather than guessing, and keep the format in configuration so you can switch providers without code changes.
When to whitelist
- Browsers with SOCKS5, since Chromium can't send SOCKS5 credentials.
- Selenium with Chrome, which can't take credentials on the command line. See Rayobyte with Selenium.
- Fixed servers, to keep passwords out of config.
When you whitelist on rotating products, check each provider's docs for how to set targeting and sessions without credentials.
Security on both
- Keep credentials in environment variables or a secrets manager.
- Use separate proxy users per project where supported.
- Remove old IPs from whitelists.
- Rotate passwords when team members leave.
Residential tip: Many teams end up using more than one provider: Rayobyte for ZIP and ASN targeted residential traffic or its Scraping API, Geonode for non-expiring per-GB bandwidth and long sticky sessions. Start with Rayobyte authentication options.
Fixing 407 errors
The same checklist works on both: re-copy credentials, URL-encode special characters, check product and port, and confirm your current IP is whitelisted. See Rayobyte authentication options.
Which is easier?
They're equivalent for most users. Geonode's antidetect browser integrations can save setup steps for account work; Rayobyte's dashboard generator covers more product types in one place. See API and dashboard compared. For Webshare too, see authentication across all three.
A real-world example
A team runs browser automation on fixed cloud servers and Python scrapers on serverless functions. For the browsers, it allowlists the server IPs on both Rayobyte and Geonode, avoiding Chrome's credential limitations. The serverless scrapers, whose IPs change constantly, use username and password, with targeting and session options in the username generated by each dashboard. Credentials live in a secrets manager and rotate quarterly.
Proxy tip: To test the Geonode side of this comparison, a small residential balance from Geonode is enough, and it doesn't expire if you pause. See our complete Geonode guide for its full product range.
Pros and cons for authentication
Rayobyte
- Both methods on every static IP.
- One generator for many product types.
Geonode
- Both methods supported.
- Antidetect integrations can configure profiles automatically.
- Option formats differ from Rayobyte's, so generate strings in each dashboard.
Before you commit to any provider, it helps to see the wider market: our guide to the best proxies in 2026 compares proxy types by job, and cheap proxies explains how to keep costs down without buying IPs that get blocked. To understand the IP type behind this, read our residential proxies guide.
Budget tip: If you want a cheap proxy to try this with, Webshare has a free plan with 10 datacenter proxies and 1 GB of bandwidth a month, no card required. Paid lists let you pick proxy count, bandwidth and location. See Webshare authentication options.
Key takeaways
- Both support username and password and IP whitelisting.
- Targeting and sessions are set through credentials or endpoint options; use each dashboard's generator.
- Whitelist for browsers with SOCKS5 and for Selenium.
- 407 fixes are the same on both.
FAQ
Can I use IP whitelisting on both?
Yes.
Do I need different code for each provider?
Only different proxy strings. Keep them in configuration.
Why does my browser show an auth popup?
The browser can't send credentials for that proxy type. Whitelist your IP or use HTTP with an automation library that handles auth.
Editorial note: Proxy providers change their pools, features and prices often, so treat any figures here as typical ranges at the time of writing and confirm current terms with the provider before you buy.