Side by side
| Capability | Rayobyte | Geonode | Webshare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read pages | Scraping API (HTML) | Scraper API (Markdown) | Raw proxies |
| Search | Via Scraping API | Search API | Raw proxies |
| Interact | rayobrowse hosted browsers | Your browser plus proxies | Your browser plus proxies |
| Cheap fixed IPs | Static ISP | ISP | Static residential, cheapest |
At the time of writing.
A combined agent stack
- Read and search tools: Geonode APIs. See Geonode for AI agents.
- Browse and act: Rayobyte's rayobrowse. See rayobrowse.
- Self-hosted browsers on a budget: Webshare static residential IPs per session.
Guardrails
Per-domain rate limits, allow and block lists, human confirmation for irreversible actions, no logins without explicit authorization, and full logging.
Residential tip: You can test all three for little or nothing: Rayobyte has a no-card free trial, Webshare a free plan and Geonode a low-cost residential trial. Run the same script through each. See Rayobyte for AI agents.
Example agent toolset
| Tool | Backed by | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
search(query) | Geonode Search API | Find relevant pages |
read(url) | Geonode Scraper API (Markdown) or Rayobyte Scraping API | Get page text cheaply |
browse(task) | Rayobyte rayobrowse | Click, type and navigate |
fetch_raw(url) | Webshare or Rayobyte proxies | Cheap requests to easy sites |
Give the model the cheapest tool that can do each job; reading through an API is far cheaper than driving a browser.
Controlling agent costs
- Cache pages the agent has already read.
- Convert pages to text before passing them to the model.
- Cap pages and browser minutes per task.
- Log every tool call so you can find expensive patterns.
See Rayobyte for AI agents, Geonode for AI agents and rayobrowse.
Strengths and watch-outs
| Provider | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rayobyte | Hosted browsers, per-success reading | HTML needs conversion |
| Geonode | Markdown read and search tools | No hosted browsers |
| Webshare | Cheap IPs for self-hosted browsers | No managed tools |
Proxy tip: If your residential usage comes in bursts, Geonode is worth a look: purchased GB doesn't expire and sticky sessions can last up to 24 hours. More in our complete Geonode guide.
Bottom line
Give agents the cheapest tool for each step, and guardrails on every step.
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.
For head-to-head versions of this comparison, see Rayobyte vs Geonode for AI Agents, Rayobyte vs Webshare for AI Agents, Webshare vs Geonode for AI Agents.
Budget tip: For jobs where a fixed IP list is enough, Webshare is one of the cheapest options: shared datacenter proxies are sold by the IP, and static residential (ISP) proxies cost well under a dollar per IP per month at the time of writing. More in Webshare for AI training data.
Key takeaways
- Geonode suits read and search; Rayobyte suits interactive browsing.
- Webshare provides cheap IPs for your own agent browsers.
- Guardrails matter more than provider choice.
FAQ
Which is best for LLM web access?
Geonode for reading and searching; Rayobyte for interaction.
Do I need proxies with their APIs?
No.
Can agents use all three?
Yes, as different tools.
Should agents use residential IPs?
For protected sites, yes; for easy sites, datacenter IPs or APIs are cheaper.
How do I stop an agent from doing something harmful?
Use allow lists, rate limits and human confirmation for irreversible actions, and never give it unrestricted credentials.
Can agents fill in forms through these proxies?
Technically yes; require human confirmation and respect site terms.
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.