ProxyTee vs. Shifter: Expensive Backconnect Port Bundles vs. Affordable $29 Unlimited Ports
Shifter (formerly Microleaves) also sells port-based rotating residential proxies, but forces users into a $99.99/month minimum bundle (and charges $199.99/mo for Special geo-targeted ports). ProxyTee starts at just $29/month and includes geo-targeting on every port at no extra cost.
ProxyTee vs. Shifter Feature & Cost Matrix
| Feature / Metric | ProxyTee (Unlimited Ports) | Shifter |
|---|---|---|
| Billing Model | Flat-Rate Per Port ($29 – $1,399/mo) | Port Bundles ($99.99 – $499.99/mo) |
| Bandwidth Cap | Truly Unlimited (0 GB Caps) | Unlimited (High Minimum Bundle Cost) |
| Starting Price | $29 / month (1 Port Unlimited) | $99.99 / mo (5 Basic Ports) |
| Cost for 100 GB / month | $29 / mo flat | $99.99 – $199.99 / mo |
| Cost for 500 GB / month | $29 – $129 / mo flat | $199.99 – $399.99 / mo |
| Cost for 1 TB / month | $29 – $229 / mo flat | $299.99 – $599.99 / mo |
| Residential IP Pool | 30,000,000+ Real Household IPs | 31M+ IPs |
| Country Coverage | 100+ Countries | 180+ Countries |
| Supported Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5 | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4/5 |
| Auto-Rotation Window | Configurable 3 – 60 Minutes | 5 – 60m Rotation |
| Authentication Methods | User:Pass & IP Whitelist | User:Pass & IP Whitelist |
| Prepaid Credits Expiration | Never Expires (Base Credits Tier) | Monthly Billing Cycle Expiry |
Why Developers Switch from Shifter to ProxyTee
- Start at $29/month on ProxyTee instead of Shifter's $99.99/month minimum commitment (71% lower entry cost).
- Free geo-targeting on every port: Shifter charges double ($199.99/5 ports) to unlock country targeting, while ProxyTee includes 100+ countries on all plans ($129/5 ports).
- Faster minimum rotation: Rotate every 3 minutes on ProxyTee vs. Shifter's 5-minute minimum.
- Save up to 45% extra using ProxyTee Bulk Credits.
When to Choose ProxyTee
You want port-based unlimited residential proxies with built-in country geo-targeting starting at $29/mo (or 5 ports for $129/mo vs Shifter's $199.99/mo).
Start with ProxyTeeWhen to Choose Shifter
You have an existing legacy Microleaves/Shifter integration and do not need country geo-targeting.
Flexible pricing plans. Any scale.
Whether you're an individual, a small team, or a growing enterprise, choose the number of concurrent ports that fits your workload.
1 Port
Ideal for personal use or small projects with minimal traffic.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
5 Ports
Perfect for small teams or light testing across multiple devices.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
10 Ports
Great for medium-sized teams or projects with moderate traffic.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
25 Ports
Designed for growing teams needing more bandwidth.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
50 Ports
Best for businesses requiring stable connections and higher capacity.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
100 Ports
Suited for large-scale operations across multiple devices.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 30 million IPs pool
- 3–60 minutes rotation
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- API Access
- User:pass & IP whitelist
Ready to Scale Up?
Credits Plans — Flexible pricing for high-volume users.
| Credits Package | Base Validity: Non-expire | Pro Validity: 30 days | Pro Max Validity: 15 days |
|---|---|---|---|
$1,000 Credits Save up to 30% | $900 | $800 | $700 |
$2,000 Credits Save up to 35% | $1,700 | $1,500 | $1,300 |
$5,000 Credits Save up to 40% | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,000 |
$10,000 Credits Save up to 45% | $7,500 | $6,500 | $5,500 |
| Use credits to purchase or renew any proxy plan on demand. | Select Base | Select Pro | Select Pro Max |
Frequently Asked Questions
Shifter splits its proxies into 'Basic' ($99.99 for 5 ports with random countries) and 'Special' ($199.99 for 5 ports if you need country geo-targeting). On ProxyTee, every port includes 100+ country geo-targeting—starting at $29/mo for 1 port or $129/mo for 5 ports.
Compare ProxyTee With Other Providers
See how Unlimited Residential Ports stack up against other metered networks.