Side by side
| Level | Rayobyte | Geonode | Webshare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries | 190+ | 150+ | 195 |
| State | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| City | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ZIP | Yes | No | Yes |
| ASN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Device OS | Yes | No | No |
At the time of writing. See geo-targeted proxies.
Choosing by job
| Job | Suitable providers |
|---|---|
| National SERPs and pricing | All three |
| City-level ads and SEO | All three |
| ZIP-level SEO or store prices | Rayobyte, Webshare |
| Platform-specific content | Rayobyte |
| Targeting at unlimited-plan volumes | Geonode unlimited |
Narrow targeting trade-offs
Smaller pools mean slower connections, more drops and more reuse on every provider. Use the broadest level that gives correct results.
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 geo-targeting.
Which level each job really needs
- National search rankings and pricing: country. Any of the three.
- Regional pricing or tax display: state. Any of the three.
- Local search, local ads, delivery availability: city, sometimes ZIP. Any for city; Rayobyte or Webshare for ZIP.
- ISP-specific behavior: ASN. Any of the three.
- Mobile versus desktop content: device OS on Rayobyte, or mobile proxies from Rayobyte or Geonode.
Start broad and narrow only when results differ. Compare a sample of results at city and ZIP level; if they match, stay at city level and enjoy a deeper pool.
Verifying exit locations
Before a big run, send a few requests through each targeting setting to an IP geolocation service, and check the target itself shows local content (prices, language, store). Geolocation databases disagree at city level, so check with more than one, and set the browser's time zone and language to match the IP. See Rayobyte geo-targeting and how to check if a proxy works.
Strengths and watch-outs
| Provider | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rayobyte | ZIP and device OS precision | No targeting on Scale Residential |
| Geonode | Cheap city-level targeting; targeting on unlimited plans | No ZIP |
| Webshare | ZIP targeting and 195 countries | No device OS |
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
City-level work suits any of them; ZIP narrows the choice to Rayobyte or Webshare, device OS to Rayobyte.
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.
For head-to-head versions of this comparison, see Rayobyte vs Geonode Geo-Targeting, Rayobyte vs Webshare Geo-Targeting, Webshare vs Geonode Geo-Targeting.
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 geo-targeting.
Key takeaways
- All three target country, state, city and ASN.
- Rayobyte and Webshare add ZIP; Rayobyte adds device OS.
- Webshare lists the most countries.
- Use the broadest target that works.
FAQ
Which providers support ZIP targeting?
Rayobyte and Webshare.
Which supports device OS targeting?
Rayobyte.
Which covers the most countries?
Webshare lists 195.
Is ZIP targeting worth it?
Only when results genuinely differ by ZIP, such as store-level prices or dense local packs. Otherwise city targeting gives a deeper, more stable pool.
Can I target a mobile carrier?
ASN targeting selects an internet provider on residential traffic; for true carrier IPs, use mobile proxies from Rayobyte or Geonode.
Does geo-targeting cost extra?
Not on these providers' residential products; billing stays per GB.
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.