Oxylabs is one of those services that positions itself in the premium segment of the proxy market. This Lithuanian company, founded in 2015, has grown over the past decade into a global player with a pool of over 100 million IP addresses. Their website proudly displays a “Best proxy service for 2025 by PC MAG” award and boasts 177M+ individual proxy endpoints. Sounds impressive. But how does it actually perform in practice?
For this review, I tested Oxylabs’ free Datacenter Proxies. When you sign up, they give you 5 free IPs with no credit card required. The results were mixed, and I’ll break it all down for you.
What is Oxylabs?
Oxylabs isn’t just another IP address vendor. The company positions itself as a smart infrastructure provider for public data collection. Their arsenal includes everything from classic residential and datacenter proxies to AI-powered tools like Web Unblocker and OxyCopilot.
Key numbers:
- residential IP pool: over 100 million addresses;
- mobile IPs: over 20 million;
- coverage: 195 countries with city-level targeting;
- certification: ISO/IEC 27001:2022;
- headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania.
The company actively works with large businesses, providing dedicated account managers and SLAs. This isn’t a budget solution for hobbyists — it’s an enterprise-grade tool.
Proxy Types at Oxylabs
The service offers several proxy categories, each with its own characteristics.
Residential Proxies
The company’s flagship product. These are IP addresses belonging to real users, assigned by ISPs like Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, or Rostelecom. To the target website, your request looks like a visit from a regular person.
Sticky sessions up to 30 minutes and automatic rotation are supported. Protocols include HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 (UDP is in beta testing).
Mobile Proxies
IP addresses from cellular carriers. These have the highest trust level thanks to CGNAT technology, where thousands of subscribers can share a single IP. Sites like Instagram or TikTok are very reluctant to ban these subnets.
ASN targeting for specific mobile carriers is available.
Datacenter Proxies
IP addresses from hosting providers. Available in dedicated and shared options. Fast and stable, but easily detected by anti-bot systems. Suitable for tasks where high anonymity isn’t required.
These are the proxies I tested as part of the free plan.
ISP Proxies (Static Residential)
A hybrid of datacenter and residential. The IPs are registered to ISPs (appearing as residential), but hosted on servers. You get datacenter stability plus residential anonymity.
My Free Datacenter Proxy Test
When you register, Oxylabs gives you 5 free Datacenter IPs with no credit card required. Their website clearly states: “5 IPs for free upon registration. No credit card needed.” This is a great opportunity to try the service risk-free.
I received the following San Francisco addresses:
- 93.115.200.159 (port 8001);
- 93.115.200.158 (port 8002);
- 93.115.200.157 (port 8003);
- 93.115.200.156 (port 8004);
- 93.115.200.155 (port 8005).
All IPs belong to HostRoyale Technologies Pvt Ltd. Connection via SOCKS5 protocol.
Speed Test
I ran the proxies through trevor.speedtestcustom.com. The results for datacenter proxies were pretty underwhelming:
Test 1:
- ping: 258 ms;
- download: 10.6 Mbps;
- upload: 64.1 Mbps;
- jitter: 7 ms.
Test 2:
- ping: 260 ms;
- download: 12.0 Mbps;
- upload: 16.3 Mbps;
- jitter: 16 ms.
For datacenter proxies, these numbers look weak. Ping around 260 ms is high. Download speeds of 10-12 Mbps are acceptable for residential proxies, but you’d expect more from datacenter ones.
Latency Check
I verified proxy functionality through an external checker. All 5 IPs work, status Success. Latency around 1338-1347 ms, which confirms the less-than-stellar speed.
Fraud Score and IP Reputation
This is where things start going south.
IP 93.115.200.159:
Scamalytics shows a Fraud Score of 50/100 (Medium Risk). It says the device is using an anonymizing VPN and the user’s geographical location could be anywhere.
IP 93.115.200.158:
A neighboring IP from the same subnet scored Fraud Score 100/100 (Very High Risk). Scamalytics considers virtually all traffic from this address to be potentially fraudulent.
Blacklists
I checked the IPs through several blacklist verification services.
Pixelscan IP Blacklist Checker:
IP 93.115.200.159 appeared on several serious lists:
- cbl.abuseat.org: Listed;
- pbl.spamhaus.org: Listed;
- sbl.spamhaus.org: Listed;
- xbl.spamhaus.org: Listed;
- zen.spamhaus.org: Listed.
MXToolBox SuperTool:
Confirms presence in Spamhaus ZEN. This IP has clearly been flagged for suspicious activity.
Proxy Detection and Leaks
Pixelscan Browser Fingerprint:
Not a great result. The service detected:
- proxy: detected (red indicator);
- fingerprint check: Masking detected (red indicator);
- bot check: No automated behavior detected (green).
So websites can see we’re using a proxy and attempting to mask our identity.
DNS Leak Test:
Pixelscan shows IP 93.115.200.159 with ISP HostRoyale Technologies Pvt Ltd, while the DNS server belongs to Google LLC. That’s not critical by itself.
However, another service revealed a serious issue. DNS queries are going to multiple Hetzner Online servers in Germany (Falkenstein). This indicates a DNS leak that could expose your actual infrastructure.
Full IP Information
Detailed analysis shows:
- usage type: Corporate / Hosting;
- network: AS203020 HostRoyale Technologies Pvt Ltd (VPN, VPSH, TOR).
Note that the ASN is flagged for VPN, VPS hosting, and TOR usage. Any anti-bot system will immediately identify this as not a residential user.
Whoer Check
whoer.net showed an interesting result: Proxy No, Anonymizer No, Blacklist No, disguise 100%. So it passes basic checks, but we’ve already seen that specialized tools easily expose it.
Free Proxy Test Summary
Honestly, the results disappointed me. For a company like Oxylabs that positions itself in the premium segment, handing out such beaten-up IPs for trial is a strange decision.
What I didn’t like:
- Fraud Score from 50 to 100 on Scamalytics;
- presence on Spamhaus blacklists;
- proxy and masking detection on Pixelscan;
- DNS leak through Hetzner servers;
- mediocre speeds for datacenter proxies.
What was okay:
- proxies work, connection is stable;
- passes basic anonymity checks;
- geolocation matches what’s advertised.
My rating for these specific free Datacenter Proxies: below average. I wouldn’t risk using them for anything serious like multi-accounting or social media automation.
Oxylabs Pricing in 2026
Oxylabs pricing targets the enterprise segment. Fair warning: this isn’t a budget solution. At the time of writing, discounts up to 50% are available on some products.
Current Prices for All Proxy Types
| Proxy Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Proxies | from $4/GB | 50% off, was $8/GB |
| Datacenter Proxies | from $1.2/IP | free IPs available |
| ISP Proxies | from $1.6/IP | static residential |
| Dedicated Datacenter Proxies | from $2.25/IP | dedicated servers |
| Dedicated ISP Proxies | from $3.2/IP | dedicated ISP |
| Mobile Proxies | from $5.4/GB | 40% off, was $9/GB |
Residential Proxies (Detailed)
Pay-per-traffic model. Unlimited IPs.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Included | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go | $0 | 0 GB | $8.00 |
| Micro | $75 + VAT | 10 GB | $7.50 |
| Starter | $300 | 40 GB | $7.50 |
| Advanced | $600 | 86 GB | ~$6.98 |
| Premium | Custom | >100 GB | <$6.00 |
With the 50% discount, the starting price drops to $4 per gigabyte, which is comparable to competitors. For large clients consuming terabytes, prices can go as low as $2-3 per GB.
Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
Pay-per-IP model. Unlimited bandwidth.
| Number of IPs | Monthly Price | Per IP |
|---|---|---|
| 10 IPs | $12 | $1.20 |
| 50 IPs | $55 | $1.10 |
| 100 IPs | $100 | $1.00 |
| 200 IPs | $180 | $0.90 |
$1.20 per dedicated IP is reasonable for the premium segment. Plus 5 free IPs on registration for testing.
ISP Proxies
| Plan | Monthly Price | IPs | Per IP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $16 | 10 | $1.60 |
| Advanced | $130 | 100 | $1.30 |
| Premium | $600 | 500 | $1.20 |
Scraper API
Pay-per-successful-request model.
| Plan | Price | Requests | Per 1k Google | Per 1k Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | $49 | ~50k | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Starter | $99 | ~110k | $0.90 | $0.45 |
| Advanced | $249 | ~275k | $0.80 | $0.40 |
Interestingly, scraping Google costs twice as much as Amazon. This reflects how difficult it is to bypass Google’s protection.
Trial Period and Refunds
Oxylabs has a fairly strict policy here, but there’s a nice bonus.
Free Datacenter Proxies:
You get 5 free Datacenter IPs on registration with no credit card required. These are what I tested in this review.
For Businesses:
7-day free trial after completing KYC verification. You’ll need to verify your corporate domain and speak with a manager.
For Individuals:
No real free trial for residential proxies. There’s a 3-day money-back guarantee, but with strict conditions:
- request within 3 calendar days;
- less than 20% of traffic used;
- account not banned for violations.
There are plenty of forum complaints about refund denials. Keep that in mind.
Comparison with Competitors
| Parameter | Oxylabs | Bright Data | Decodo (Smartproxy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Enterprise/Premium | Enterprise/Ecosystem | Developer-friendly/SMB |
| Residential IP Pool | 100M+ | 72M+ | ~40-55M+ |
| Price per GB (starting) | $4.00 (with discount) | $8.40 | ~$2.20-$4.00 |
| Success Rate | 99.95% | 97.9%-99.9% | 99.68% |
| Response Time | ~0.6 sec | ~1.12 sec | ~0.54 sec |
| Web Unblocker | yes (AI) | yes | yes |
| Free Proxies | 5 Datacenter IPs | no | no |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated managers | 24/7 knowledge base | 24/7 chat |
Oxylabs vs Bright Data:
Both are premium players. Bright Data offers a broader ecosystem with ready-made datasets. Oxylabs focuses on infrastructure speed (0.6s vs 1.12s in tests).
Decodo vs Oxylabs:
Decodo is cheaper and delivers comparable quality for most tasks. Oxylabs wins on scale (terabytes of data) and enterprise requirements. But Oxylabs does offer free proxies for testing.
Other Oxylabs Tools
Web Unblocker
An AI solution for bypassing anti-bot systems. Automatically selects headers, User-Agent, cookies, and other parameters. If blocked, it changes settings and retries on its own.
Supports JavaScript rendering for dynamic sites built on React, Vue, and Angular.
Scraper API
Specialized scrapers for search engines (Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu) and marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Walmart). Returns data in structured JSON.
OxyCopilot
An LLM-based AI assistant. Generates scraping code from natural language requests. Lowers the barrier for those who can’t code.
Legal Matters
In October 2025, Reddit filed a lawsuit against Oxylabs and other companies. The claims allege that proxy providers help collect Reddit data through Google’s cache, bypassing direct blocks.
Oxylabs maintains that public data doesn’t belong to any corporation, and Reddit’s attempt to restrict access to already-indexed information contradicts the principles of an open internet.
The outcome of this case could seriously impact the entire web scraping industry.
Chrome Extension
Oxylabs offers the Oxy Proxy Extension for browsers. It lets you switch proxies and change regions without modifying system settings. Useful for manual testing and QA.
Conclusions
- massive IP pool (100M+ residential);
- high advertised speed and Success Rate;
- legal transparency, ISO certification;
- powerful AI tools (Web Unblocker, OxyCopilot);
- 5 free Datacenter IPs on registration;
- dedicated managers for enterprise clients.
- high prices without discounts;
- strict refund policy;
- complex KYC verification for trials;
- low-quality free proxies (based on my testing).
Who it’s for:
Large companies where stability, legal compliance, and willingness to pay premium for quality are critical. E-commerce projects, financial analytics, enterprise solutions.
Who it’s not for:
Individual developers, startups on a tight budget, anyone looking for a budget solution for multi-accounting. In that case, check out Decodo or IPRoyal instead.
Important: This review is based on testing free Datacenter Proxies. Oxylabs’ residential, mobile, and ISP proxies may deliver completely different results. This review will be updated as I test other products.
My recommendation:
Start with the 5 free Datacenter IPs to get familiar with the interface. If your budget allows and you represent a company, request a demo through a manager to test residential proxies. For individual users, I recommend waiting for discounts (currently up to 50%) and starting with the minimum volume.
Review prepared in January 2026. Information is current as of publication date.
My Rating
Performance: 3/5
The free Datacenter proxies showed mediocre results. Ping of 258-260 ms is high for datacenter proxies. Download of 10-12 Mbps is weak. Latency of 1338-1347 ms in tests. Yes, the company claims 0.6 sec average response time and 99.95% Success Rate for paid products, but I didn’t see that on the free IPs. I’m giving a 3 with the benefit of the doubt that paid residential proxies perform better.
Quality and Coverage: 4/5
No complaints about coverage: 100M+ residential IPs, 20M+ mobile, 195 countries with city-level targeting. One of the largest pools on the market. But the quality of free proxies was disappointing: Fraud Score 50-100 on Scamalytics, presence on Spamhaus blacklists, detection on Pixelscan, DNS leak. For a premium service to hand out such IPs for trial is odd. Deducting a point for trial proxy quality.
Pricing: 3/5
Prices are above market. $8/GB for residential without discounts is expensive when Decodo offers $2-4. With the 50% discount it’s $4/GB, which is reasonable. Datacenter from $1.2/IP is fine. Plus 5 free IPs on registration without a credit card is nice. But the strict refund policy (3 days, under 20% traffic) and lack of a real trial for individuals hurts. For enterprise with big volumes, prices become competitive, but it’s pricey for small business.
Support: 4/5
24/7 support, dedicated managers for enterprise clients, extensive documentation with code examples in multiple languages. OxyCopilot helps generate code. ISO certification shows a serious approach. Not giving a 5 because I didn’t personally test support and there are forum complaints about refund denials.
Oxylabs is a serious enterprise tool with massive infrastructure, but the trial proxies leave much to be desired. For a fair assessment, you’d need to test their paid residential and mobile proxies. For now, I’m giving it 3.6 out of 5, with a note that the rating may change after full testing of all products.
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HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 protocols
