Integration overview
| Integration | Webshare | Geonode |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome extension | Webshare Proxy Extension | Geonode Chrome extension |
| Antidetect browsers | Works through standard proxy fields and list import | Documented integrations with AdsPower, Dolphin Anty, GoLogin, MoreLogin, Incogniton and more |
| Automation platforms | Standard proxy URLs and API | Standard proxy URLs, documented n8n usage |
| Code samples | Python, cURL, Node.js, PHP, Go, Java, C# | Multiple languages in documentation |
| AI tooling | Proxies only | Scraper, Map, Crawl and Search APIs, MCP server |
Chrome extensions
Both providers offer Chrome extensions for switching proxies in the browser without changing system settings. Use them for quick geo checks and manual QA, not for multiple accounts or automation. See Webshare Chrome extension and Geonode in Chrome.
Antidetect browsers
Antidetect browsers accept standard HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies, so both providers work. Geonode goes further with documented, step-by-step integrations for popular tools. Webshare's downloadable proxy lists are convenient for bulk import into tools that support it. See antidetect browsers compared.
Automation platforms
Both work in n8n, Make and similar tools wherever an HTTP step accepts a proxy. Geonode documents n8n usage; Webshare's API can be called from workflows to fetch lists and manage authorized IPs. See Geonode with n8n and Webshare in automation tools.
Proxy tip: If you need managed scraping rather than raw proxies, Geonode also sells a Scraper API with a free monthly allowance, which Webshare doesn't offer. More in our complete Geonode guide.
Developer tooling
Both publish code samples and APIs. Webshare's API centres on proxy list management; Geonode's spans proxies and scraping APIs. For AI applications, Geonode's MCP server and Markdown output are notable extras.
Verdict
- Antidetect and AI tooling: Geonode has more ready-made integrations.
- Bulk list workflows: Webshare's list downloads and API.
- Browser extensions: a tie.
Integration checklist for a new tool
- Does it support HTTP, SOCKS5 or both?
- Does it accept credentials, or only IP allowlisting?
- Can it import proxy lists in bulk?
- Can each profile, task or workflow have its own proxy?
- Does it have a proxy check feature?
Answering these tells you quickly whether either provider will work smoothly.
Common integration problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Tool rejects the proxy format | Enter host, port, username and password separately |
| Works in browser, not in tool | Check protocol type (HTTP vs SOCKS5) |
| Credentials prompt appears | Use IP allowlisting or the tool's auth fields |
| All profiles show the same IP | Assign different proxies or sessions per profile |
Budget tip: Many teams end up using both: Webshare for cheap per-IP datacenter and static residential lists, Geonode for per-GB residential traffic that doesn't expire. Start with Webshare geo-targeting.
Keeping integrations maintainable
Store proxy settings in one place (a config file, a credentials vault or the tool's proxy manager) rather than inside many individual profiles or workflows. Changing provider or rotating credentials is then a single update.
A real-world example
A growth team uses Webshare's Chrome extension for quick geo checks, an antidetect browser set up with Geonode's integration guide for social accounts, and n8n workflows that call both providers' proxies for monitoring. All proxy credentials live in the team's password manager and n8n's credentials store, so rotating a password means updating two places, not dozens of profiles and workflows.
If you're still shortlisting, compare this setup with the options in our best proxies guide, and use our cheap proxies guide to estimate what a sensible budget looks like.
Key takeaways
- Both offer Chrome extensions for quick in-browser proxy switching.
- Geonode documents integrations with several antidetect browsers and n8n.
- Webshare's list downloads suit bulk imports.
- Both work with any tool that accepts standard HTTP or SOCKS5 proxies.
- Centralise credentials so changes don't require editing many profiles.
FAQ
Do both have Chrome extensions?
Yes.
Which works better with AdsPower or Dolphin Anty?
Both work; Geonode documents those integrations directly.
Can I use either in n8n?
Yes, through the HTTP Request node's proxy setting.
Do the extensions work in incognito mode?
Chrome extensions can be allowed in incognito in the extension settings.
Can I use both extensions at once?
Avoid it; two proxy extensions can conflict. Enable one at a time.
Are there Firefox extensions?
Check each provider's site; otherwise use Firefox's proxy settings or a generic proxy extension.
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.