VPN vs Proxy: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use?

HTTP Proxy: Works only for web browsing (HTTP/HTTPS)
SOCKS5 Proxy: More versatile, works with more protocols
Transparent Proxy: Does not hide your IP from the server
Residential Proxy: Uses real residential IPs — hard to detect and block

Compare VPN and proxy servers — speed, security, privacy, use cases. Find out which is right for hiding your IP and protecting your data.

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