Side by side
| Rayobyte | Geonode | Webshare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markets | 190+ | 150+ | 195 |
| Targeting | City, ZIP, ASN, OS | City, ASN | City, ZIP, ASN |
| Evidence capture cost (9 GB) | About $32 | Under $10 | About $25 to $30 |
| Repeat monitoring IPs | Static ISP | ISP | Static residential, cheapest |
| Ethics documentation | Most detailed | Published policies | Published policies |
At the time of writing. See brand protection proxies.
Choosing
- Heavy evidence capture on a budget: Geonode.
- Wide market coverage with precise targeting: Rayobyte or Webshare.
- Cheap static IPs for repeat views: Webshare.
- Documented methods for legal teams: Rayobyte.
Rotate IPs between checks and keep screenshots, HTML, IPs, locations and timestamps.
A monitoring program in three tiers
- Discovery sweeps across marketplaces and search results, rotating residential IPs per check in each market. Geonode keeps these cheap.
- Watchlist monitoring of known infringers, using stable IPs so you see a consistent view: cheap Webshare static residential IPs work well.
- Evidence capture for enforcement: full-page screenshots, HTML, seller details, exit IP, location and timestamps, collected through a browser.
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 brand protection.
Avoiding detection by infringers
- Never reuse the same IP for repeated checks on a suspicious seller.
- Vary timing; checks at the same minute every day are easy to spot.
- Use realistic browsers with locale and time zone matching the IP.
- Keep monitoring IPs separate from any test-purchase accounts.
Rayobyte's documented ethical sourcing helps when legal teams ask how evidence was gathered. See brand protection proxies and Webshare for brand protection.
Strengths and watch-outs
| Provider | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rayobyte | Coverage, precision, ethics documentation | Capture costs at small volume |
| Geonode | Cheap capture-heavy sweeps | Fewer countries |
| Webshare | Cheap static watchlist IPs | 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 Geonode for brand protection.
Bottom line
Sweep cheaply, watch consistently, document carefully; each provider fits one of those jobs.
For the bigger picture beyond our three partners, read our best proxies buyer's guide, and see cheap proxies for ways to cut cost per successful request. 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 Brand Protection, Rayobyte vs Webshare for Brand Protection, Webshare vs Geonode for Brand Protection.
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 brand protection.
Key takeaways
- Geonode is cheapest for capture-heavy monitoring.
- Rayobyte offers the finest targeting and most detailed ethics documentation.
- Webshare is cheapest for static repeat-monitoring IPs.
FAQ
Which is best for counterfeit monitoring?
Geonode on cost; Rayobyte for precision and documentation.
Do I need residential IPs?
Usually, because infringers cloak against datacenter ranges.
What evidence should I keep?
Screenshots, HTML, exit IP, location and timestamps.
Can I make test purchases through proxies?
Use properly managed accounts on static IPs and follow your legal team's process; don't use rotating residential traffic for purchases.
How long should I keep evidence?
As long as your legal team requires; store it immutably with hashes if needed.
Should brand protection use residential or ISP IPs?
Residential for sweeps across markets; static ISP for consistent watchlist views.
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.