Experience with PiaProxy, Oxylabs, and LunaProxy for Web Scraping

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After 3 years in web scraping, I've tested multiple proxy providers. Here's my unbiased experience with three popular choices:

My Setup:

Business: E-commerce price monitoring & social media scraping

Daily requests: 500K-1M

Test period: 2-4 months each
PiaProxy - Budget Friendly
The Good: Very affordable, easy to start, decent for small projects
The Bad: IP quality fluctuates, some connectivity issues during peak hours

Oxylabs - Premium Choice
The Good: Excellent success rates, reliable for enterprise needs
The Bad: Pricing is steep

LunaProxy - Balanced Option
The Good: Good stability, responsive support, reasonable pricing
The Bad: Not the cheapest, documentation could be better
Real Usage Insights:

I currently use a mix based on project needs:

For critical clients → LunaProxy
For large-scale testing → PiaProxy
When budget allows → Oxylabs for specific tasks

What I've Learned:
Don't just compare $/GB - calculate your actual success rate cost
Test each service with YOUR specific target sites
Consider support response time - it matters when things break

Final Thoughts:
Each service has its place. Start with testing to see which works best for your specific use case and target websites. The "best" proxy service really depends on your unique needs and budget.