Side by side
| Job | Rayobyte | Geonode | Webshare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout | Static ISP $5/IP, 5 min | ISP from $3.50, 3 min | Static residential about $0.30, 20 min |
| Monitors | Static or rotating datacenter | Rotating datacenter | Datacenter lists |
| Raffles | Premium Residential | Residential, cheapest per GB | Rotating residential |
At the time of writing. See sneaker proxies and sneaker proxy providers compared.
A diversified setup for 20 tasks
- Checkout: 10 Webshare static residential IPs plus 10 from Geonode or Rayobyte, so one weak batch doesn't sink a release.
- Monitors: Webshare lists or Rayobyte static datacenter.
- Raffles: Geonode residential, rotating per entry.
Rules on any provider
- Test on the actual site the day before.
- Match IP country to the release.
- Don't overload IPs with tasks.
- Avoid shared or semi-dedicated IPs on sneaker sites.
Residential tip: If you only add one provider to an existing setup, add the one that fills a gap: Rayobyte lists HTTP/3, SOCKS5 UDP and device OS targeting on its residential traffic, which few providers offer, plus US mobile proxies. More in Rayobyte for sneaker bots.
Release-day checklist
- Two days before: buy or confirm checkout IPs in the release country, split across two providers.
- The day before: test every checkout IP on the actual site, not a speed test page; replace any that fail.
- Monitors: spread polling across a Webshare list or Rayobyte static datacenter IPs at a modest rate per IP.
- Raffles: rotate one residential IP per entry; Geonode is cheapest per GB.
- Release: keep tasks per IP within your bot's recommended ratio; don't overload a batch.
- After: note which batch performed best and adjust your split for the next drop.
Cost for a 50-task setup
- 25 Webshare static residential IPs: about $8.
- 25 Geonode dedicated ISP IPs: about $88, or Rayobyte static ISP at about $125.
- Monitor list: a few dollars on Webshare.
- Raffle residential: a few GB on Geonode.
Expensive batches aren't automatically better; results depend on the site and the week. See how many proxies for a sneaker bot and sneaker proxy setup guide.
Strengths and watch-outs
| Provider | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rayobyte | Unmetered monitors, dedicated ISP checkout IPs | Price per checkout IP |
| Geonode | Cheap raffles, 3-IP ISP minimum | No static datacenter for monitors |
| Webshare | Cheapest checkout and monitor IPs | Test batches before drops |
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.
Bottom line
Diversify checkout batches across providers and test every IP on the actual site first.
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 Sneaker Bots, Rayobyte vs Webshare for Sneakers, Webshare vs Geonode for Sneakers.
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
- Webshare is cheapest for checkout and monitor IPs.
- Geonode is cheapest for raffle residential and has a 3-IP ISP minimum.
- Rayobyte offers dedicated unmetered ISP IPs and strong monitors.
- Split checkout batches across providers.
FAQ
Which is best for sneakers?
A mix: Webshare for budget batches, Geonode or Rayobyte for diversity.
Do I need residential for checkout?
ISP or static residential IPs are usually better.
How many proxies per task?
Commonly one checkout proxy per one to three tasks.
Which country should my sneaker proxies be in?
The country of the release, and ideally near the site's servers.
Why did my proxies get banned after a drop?
Usually too many tasks per IP or a flagged batch. Replace the IPs and lower the ratio. See sneaker proxies banned fix.
Which provider is best for Nike or Shopify drops?
Results vary by site and week; test batches from two providers on the exact site.
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.