Residential is the starting point
Amazon blocks datacenter IPs quickly, so both providers' residential networks are the main tool. See Amazon scraping proxies.
Side by side
| Rayobyte | Webshare | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential at 100 GB | $200 ($2/GB) | About $225 (about $2.25/GB) |
| Residential at 1 TB | $700 | Over $1,400 |
| Marketplace targeting | 190+ countries | 195 countries |
| ZIP targeting | Yes | Yes |
| API fallback | Scraping API, $1.80 per 1,000 successes | None |
At the time of writing. See Rayobyte for Amazon data and Webshare for Amazon data.
Heavy pages favor volume pricing
Amazon pages are 500 KB to 1 MB of HTML. At scale, per-GB price dominates, and Rayobyte's tiers pull ahead of Webshare's from around 50 GB. Its pay-as-you-go billing also avoids monthly resets.
The API fallback
When residential success drops, Rayobyte's Scraping API charges only for successful pages: 100,000 pages for about $180. Webshare doesn't offer an equivalent.
Residential tip: A common split is Webshare for cheap per-IP lists and Rayobyte for residential traffic, mobile IPs or managed scraping. Our Rayobyte for Amazon data covers each Rayobyte product.
A real-world example
A seller analytics tool tracks 50,000 Amazon products weekly in three marketplaces: about 200,000 fetches a month at 700 KB each, or 140 GB. At that volume, Rayobyte's $2 tier costs $280 and a Webshare plan of similar size costs a bit more. For the 10% of pages that fail repeatedly, the tool falls back to Rayobyte's Scraping API, which charges only for successes. ZIP targeting plus Amazon's delivery location setting gives accurate delivery estimates for the US marketplace.
Fetch less
- Fetch HTML only; skip images, scripts and styles.
- Store raw HTML so layout changes don't force refetches.
- Stop review pagination at a sensible depth.
- Refresh fast-moving products more often than stable ones.
Pros and cons for Amazon
Rayobyte
- Cheaper residential from about 50 GB.
- A Scraping API fallback priced per success.
- ZIP targeting for delivery data.
Webshare
- Similar price at small volumes.
- ZIP targeting.
- No API fallback.
Budget tip: To test the Webshare side of this comparison, start with Webshare's free plan: 10 datacenter proxies and 1 GB a month with no card. See Webshare for Amazon data.
Bottom line
At meaningful Amazon volumes, Rayobyte is usually the cheaper and more resilient choice.
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.
Proxy tip: If your residential usage goes up and down, compare Geonode: its per-GB residential bandwidth doesn't expire, so you only pay for what you use. See Geonode for Amazon data.
Key takeaways
- Use residential on either; datacenter rarely works on Amazon.
- Rayobyte is cheaper at volume and adds a Scraping API fallback.
- Both offer marketplace and ZIP targeting.
- Fetch only HTML to keep costs down.
FAQ
Which is better for Amazon?
Rayobyte at volume; similar at small volumes.
Can I get ZIP-level Amazon data with both?
Yes, plus Amazon's own delivery location setting.
Does Webshare have a scraping API?
No.
Can I use static residential IPs for Amazon scraping?
For light, careful collection they can work, but rotating residential spreads load far better.
Is the Scraping API worth it for Amazon?
When residential success drops or maintenance becomes a burden, often yes.
How many Amazon pages per IP is safe?
Keep per-IP rates low and rotate per product; residential gateways handle this for you.
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.