Side by side
| Rayobyte | Webshare | |
|---|---|---|
| Local targeting | City and ZIP | City and ZIP |
| Pagination sessions | Up to 120 minutes | Backbone sessions |
| Agent and small sites | Rotating datacenter | Datacenter lists |
| Big portals | Premium Residential, Web Unblocker | Rotating residential |
| Residential at volume | Cheaper from about 50 GB | Monthly plans |
At the time of writing. See Webshare for real estate data.
Fit
Both providers offer the ZIP targeting real estate work often needs. Webshare is cheapest for small agent sites; Rayobyte is cheaper for residential collection from big portals at volume and adds the Web Unblocker for the hardest.
Efficiency
Fetch listing data endpoints instead of map-heavy pages, skip images, and paginate in one sticky session.
A real-world example
A rental analytics company tracks listings in 40 cities. Small agency websites run on a Webshare datacenter list. Three national portals need residential; the company targets each city and, for two cities where rents vary sharply by neighborhood, uses ZIP targeting on Rayobyte residential. It fetches the portals' listing data endpoints instead of map-heavy pages, which cuts bandwidth by about 90%.
Residential tip: Both sides of this comparison can be tested at no cost: Rayobyte has a free trial with no card, and Webshare has a permanent free plan with 10 datacenter proxies. See Rayobyte for market research.
Collection checklist
- Find the listing data endpoint.
- Paginate within one sticky session.
- Fetch details only for new or changed listings.
- Store raw responses.
- Collect listing data, not personal profiles.
Which locations need ZIP targeting
City targeting is enough for most listing portals. Use ZIP targeting only where search results or promoted listings change noticeably by neighborhood, and verify the difference with a sample before paying for the narrower, slower pool.
Pros and cons for real estate
Rayobyte
- Cheaper residential for big portals at volume.
- Web Unblocker for hard portals.
Webshare
- Cheap lists for agency websites.
- ZIP targeting on residential.
Budget tip: If the job only needs a fixed list of IPs, Webshare sells datacenter and static residential proxies by the IP, often for less than a per-GB plan would cost. More in Webshare for real estate data.
Bottom line
Agency sites on Webshare, big portals on Rayobyte.
Rayobyte, Geonode and Webshare are three options among many. Our best proxies in 2026 guide explains how to match a proxy type to each task, and cheap proxies that work shows where budget providers fit.
Proxy tip: For a second opinion on hard targets, run the same test through Geonode residential proxies, which support sticky sessions up to 24 hours and ASN targeting. We compare the two in Rayobyte vs Geonode vs Webshare.
Key takeaways
- Both offer ZIP targeting.
- Webshare lists suit small agent sites; Rayobyte suits portals at volume.
- Use data endpoints and sticky sessions.
- Collect listing data responsibly.
FAQ
Which is better for big listing portals?
Rayobyte at volume; test both.
Do I need ZIP targeting?
For neighborhood-level differences.
How do I avoid heavy map pages?
Fetch the listing data endpoints the page calls.
How do I find a portal's data endpoint?
Open the browser's network tab while searching and look for JSON responses with listing data.
Do real estate portals block proxies?
Big portals often block datacenter IPs; residential IPs and careful pacing are usually needed.
Can I track rental prices over time?
Yes; store snapshots with dates and compare listings by ID.
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.