Sneaker setups need three proxy types
| Job | Webshare | Geonode |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors | Private or dedicated datacenter lists, cheap per IP | Rotating datacenter, per GB |
| Checkout and accounts | Static residential, from $0.30 per IP base | ISP proxies, from $1.75 shared or $3.50 dedicated per IP, unmetered |
| Raffle entries | Rotating residential, per GB monthly | Rotating residential, per GB, no expiry, sticky up to 24 hours |
Provider guides: Webshare for sneaker bots and Geonode for sneaker bots. Background in our sneaker proxies guide.
Monitors
Monitors need many fast IPs and low cost. Webshare's datacenter lists are a natural fit: hundreds of private or dedicated IPs for little money. Avoid shared IPs on popular sneaker sites, since other users may have burned them. Geonode's per-GB datacenter traffic works too, but monitors make many tiny requests, which usually favours fixed lists.
Checkout tasks
Checkout is where IP quality decides outcomes. Both sell static ISP IPs:
- Webshare is much cheaper per IP at list prices. Use dedicated IPs for checkout.
- Geonode includes unmetered bandwidth and dedicated options, with a 3-IP minimum.
The deciding factor is how each batch performs on your target sites. Sneaker sites flag subnets, and quality varies batch by batch at every provider. Test both. See ISP proxies compared.
Raffles
Raffles want many distinct residential IPs, one per entry. Both providers' rotating residential pools work. Geonode's lower per-GB list price and non-expiring bandwidth suit the bursty nature of raffle seasons; Webshare's large pool and ZIP targeting are useful when raffles are region-locked. See residential compared.
Price per task, illustrated
| Setup | Webshare | Geonode |
|---|---|---|
| 25 checkout IPs (dedicated) | Base static plan from about $7.50/month; dedicated costs more | About $75/month (dedicated at the 20 to 29 tier) |
| 200 monitor IPs | A few dollars a month (private or dedicated costs more) | Per GB of monitor traffic |
| 500 raffle entries at 2 MB each | About 1 GB: $3.50 | About 1 GB: under $1 of traffic, though you buy at least the smallest package |
List-price illustrations only; promotions and sneaker-specific plans change constantly.
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.
Release day checklist (either provider)
- Test every checkout IP against the target the day before.
- Replace slow or flagged IPs.
- Keep monitors and checkout on separate pools.
- Run tasks from a server near the site.
- Have a backup provider ready.
See sneaker proxy setup guide and sneaker proxies banned fix.
Verdict
- Budget checkout IPs and monitors: Webshare.
- Raffles and bursty residential: Geonode.
- Serious cooks: run both, so one bad batch doesn't cost a release.
Splitting checkout IPs across providers
| Portfolio | Split | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 20 tasks | 10 Webshare, 10 Geonode | Test both batches on the same release |
| 100 tasks | Weighted by last release's results | Reward the better batch |
| Accounts | Keep each account on one provider permanently | Stability per account |
Splitting protects you if one provider's batch is flagged by a site.
Measuring release results
Record per task: provider, IP, site, carts, checkouts and errors. After a few releases, the data shows which provider and which subnets perform best on each site.
Raffle budgeting
| Raffle entries | Data per entry | Total | Webshare (list) | Geonode (list) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 2 MB | 2 GB | About $7 | Under $2 of traffic |
| 10,000 | 2 MB | 20 GB | About $50 | About $16 to $18 |
Lean entry flows (fewer page loads, blocked images) keep this low on either.
Budget tip: The cheapest way to settle this comparison is to test both: Webshare has a free datacenter plan, and Geonode offers a low-cost residential trial. Run the same targets through each. See Webshare for sneaker bots.
Monitors on a separate plan
Keep monitor traffic on its own datacenter list so it never shares IPs with checkout. Webshare's per-IP lists suit this well.
A real-world example
A cook group splits its 40 checkout tasks evenly between Webshare static residential and Geonode ISP IPs for a big release. On one site, both batches perform similarly; on another, one batch sees more challenges. For the next release, they weight tasks toward the stronger batch on each site but keep some on both, so a single flagged subnet can't take out every task.
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.
Key takeaways
- Use datacenter lists for monitors, ISP IPs for checkout and accounts, and residential for raffles.
- Webshare is cheaper per checkout IP; Geonode includes unmetered ISP bandwidth.
- Geonode's per-GB residential suits bursty raffle seasons.
- Split checkout tasks across both providers for resilience.
- Test every batch before release day.
FAQ
Which is better for sneaker checkout, Webshare or Geonode?
Both sell ISP IPs suited to checkout. Webshare is cheaper per IP; Geonode includes unmetered bandwidth. Test on your sites.
Should I use residential or ISP proxies for sneakers?
ISP for checkout and accounts, residential for raffles. See ISP proxies for sneakers.
Are sneaker bots allowed?
Many retailers prohibit bots in their terms and cancel bot orders. Know the rules before you run one.
How many proxies per task?
One checkout IP per task is the usual rule.
Should I use rotating residential for checkout?
Generally no; static ISP IPs are faster and more stable for checkout.
What if all my proxies get banned on a site?
Check task behaviour and timing first; then try a fresh batch from the other provider. See sneaker proxies banned fix.
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.