The three sneaker jobs
Every sneaker setup needs proxies for monitors, for raffles and account creation, and for checkout. Here's how Rayobyte and Geonode cover each. See sneaker proxies for the fundamentals.
| Job | Rayobyte | Geonode |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors | Static datacenter (unmetered) or rotating datacenter from $0.30/GB | Rotating datacenter about $0.53/GB |
| Raffles and accounts | Premium Residential, country and state targeting | Residential, cheaper per GB, sessions up to 24 hours |
| Checkout | Static ISP from $5/IP, 5-IP minimum | ISP from $3.50 dedicated, 3-IP minimum |
| ISP countries | US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy | Check current list |
List prices at the time of writing.
Checkout: ISP proxies
Both sell static ISP IPs with unmetered bandwidth. Geonode is cheaper per IP and has a lower minimum, which suits small batches. Rayobyte's six listed countries cover most major EU and North American releases. Batch quality on any provider changes over time, so test on the actual site before a drop. See ISP proxies compared.
Raffles and accounts: residential
Rotate a residential IP per entry, targeted to the raffle's region. Geonode's lower per-GB price helps here, since account creation uses little bandwidth but many IPs. Note that login pages are blocked on Rayobyte's residential network, so plan account logins on ISP IPs. See Rayobyte for sneaker bots and Geonode for sneaker bots.
Monitors: datacenter
Rayobyte's static datacenter IPs give unmetered monitoring for a fixed monthly price, and its rotating datacenter is cheaper per GB than Geonode's. For heavy monitor traffic, Rayobyte has the edge.
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 for sneaker bots.
Strategy: diversify
Many cooks split checkout IPs across providers, so one batch underperforming doesn't sink a release. A practical split: Rayobyte datacenter for monitors, Geonode residential for raffles, and ISP IPs from both for checkout.
Example for 20 tasks
- 10 Geonode dedicated ISP IPs: about $35.
- 10 Rayobyte static ISP IPs: about $50.
- 10 Rayobyte static datacenter IPs for monitors: roughly $25.
- 5 GB of residential for raffles: cheaper on Geonode.
Which to choose
| Situation | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Small checkout batch on a budget | Geonode |
| France or Italy releases | Rayobyte (check Geonode too) |
| Heavy monitoring | Rayobyte |
| Cheap raffle entries | Geonode |
| Maximum resilience | Both |
With Webshare too: sneakers across all three. See also sneaker proxy providers compared.
Pros and cons for sneakers
Rayobyte
- Unmetered static datacenter IPs for monitors.
- Static ISP in six countries including France and Italy.
- Higher price per checkout IP; residential login pages blocked.
Geonode
- Cheaper ISP IPs with a 3-IP minimum.
- Cheapest residential for raffle entries.
- No static datacenter lists for monitors.
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.
After the drop
Review which batch checked out best, retire banned IPs, and adjust next release's split between providers. Keep notes per site, because the best batch on one store isn't always the best on another.
Not sure this is the right proxy type for the job? The best proxies in 2026 guide compares residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile options, and our cheap proxies guide covers budget picks that still work. 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 for sneaker bots.
Key takeaways
- Geonode's ISP IPs are cheaper per IP with a 3-IP minimum.
- Rayobyte is stronger for monitors with static or rotating datacenter.
- Use residential for raffles and ISP IPs for checkout on either.
- Splitting checkout batches across providers reduces drop-day risk.
FAQ
Which is better for sneaker checkout?
Both sell suitable ISP IPs. Geonode is cheaper per IP; test both on your target sites.
Can I use residential proxies for checkout?
You can, with sticky sessions, but static ISP IPs are more stable.
Which has better sneaker monitors?
Rayobyte, thanks to unmetered static datacenter IPs and cheaper rotating datacenter traffic.
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.