TL;DR
You can get a dedicated datacenter proxy for under $2 per IP from at least five established providers. Two things set them apart: what you pay at the plan size you actually need, and how the network holds up under independent testing.
- Fastest network: Squid Proxies ranked 1st of 10 for both datacenter speed and latency in independent November 2026 benchmarks, at $0.80–$1.50/IP.
- Lowest entry price: InstantProxies, at $1/IP from $5/month, with unlimited bandwidth and a live test on your own target URL before you buy.
- Best for large fleets: Oxylabs. Its dedicated IPs cost $1.75/IP for up to 57 IPs, falling to $1.20 at 2,080+, with 99.9% benchmarked reliability.
- Best for longer billing terms: IPRoyal, at $1.57/proxy on 30-day terms, down to $1.39 on 90-day terms, with 99.9% benchmarked reliability.
- Best for configurable plans: Webshare, with 250 GB of bandwidth included and paid upgrades up to unlimited.
| Provider | Price per dedicated IP | Bandwidth | Benchmarked reliability (Nov 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squid Proxies | $1.50 (10 IPs) → $0.80 (500 IPs) | Unlimited | 99.9% | Speed-heavy crawling |
| InstantProxies | $1.00 (from $5/mo) | Unlimited | Not yet tested | Small, cheap dedicated setups |
| Oxylabs | $2.00 (up to 7 IPs) → $1.75 (up to 57) → $1.20 (2,080+) | Unlimited, with fair usage | 99.9% | Large fleets |
| IPRoyal | $1.57 (30-day) → $1.39 (90-day) | 100 GB per proxy per 30 days | 99.9% | Longer billing terms |
| Webshare | $1.33 (20 IPs) → $0.77 (10,000 IPs) | 250 GB included | 99.0% | Configurable plans |
Prices verified Nov 10, 2026.
How we evaluated
We didn't rank providers by gut feel. Every provider here had to pass three filters.
- Dedicated, not shared. Each IP is assigned to one customer only. Shared and rotating pools don't count, even if they cost a few cents per IP.
- Under $2 per IP. The public price for a dedicated datacenter IP had to be below $2/month at a plan size most buyers would choose (for Oxylabs, that means 8 IPs or more). We checked each pricing page on Nov 10, 2026.
- Independent performance data. Wherever it existed, we used ProxyPerf, an independent site that tests each provider daily for reliability, speed and latency. Providers can't pay for placement.
We ordered the list by value for small and mid-size buyers: price per IP at common plan sizes, weighed against measured reliability. Where a provider has no independent benchmark yet, including our own InstantProxies, we say so instead of filling the gap with our own claims.
What we didn't measure: success rates on specific targets such as Google or Amazon. Those vary by site, so test on your own target before you commit (see "How to choose" below).
The 5 best dedicated datacenter proxies under $2/IP
1. Squid Proxies: fastest network
Best for: high-volume crawling and bulk downloads where throughput and response time matter.
In independent November 2026 benchmarks, Squid Proxies ranked 1st of 10 datacenter providers for speed (219.5 Mb/s against a 62.8 Mb/s peer median) and 1st for latency (216 ms against 466 ms). Reliability was 99.9%, ranking 6th of 10, for an overall score of 92/100.
- Price (Squid Proxies pricing): $15 for 10 IPs ($1.50/IP), $55 for 50 ($1.10), $100 for 100 ($1.00), $400 for 500 ($0.80)
- Bandwidth: unlimited
- Locations: 40+ datacenter locations
- Test before buying: a limited free trial for qualified business customers
Pros: fastest measured speed and lowest latency in the group; the per-IP price drops steeply with volume; cancel anytime from the dashboard.
Cons: the free trial isn't open to everyone; refund terms aren't listed on the pricing page.
2. InstantProxies: lowest entry price
Best for: freelancers and small teams who need a handful of dedicated IPs without a big commitment.
InstantProxies is the cheapest way into dedicated datacenter proxies on this list. It costs $1/IP with a $5 monthly minimum, and bandwidth is unlimited. You can run a live proxy test against your own target URL before you pay, and a 7-day money-back guarantee covers the purchase. See the InstantProxies pricing page for current plans.
- Price: $1/IP, from $5/month
- Bandwidth: unlimited
- Locations: US, Canada, Europe and Asia; other locations on request
- Protocols: HTTP and HTTPS
- Test before buying: live test against your target URL, plus a 7-day money-back guarantee
Pros: lowest per-IP price at small volumes; you can test on your target before you buy; proxies are activated instantly after purchase.
Cons: not yet independently benchmarked, so there's no independent performance data; no SOCKS5 listed; live chat runs 7 AM–5 PM Pacific only (tickets are 24/7).
3. Oxylabs: best for large fleets
Best for: companies running dozens to thousands of dedicated IPs that want a large, well-known provider.
In independent November 2026 benchmarks, Oxylabs' datacenter network hit 99.9% reliability (4th of 10). Speed was 56.4 Mb/s (6th) and latency 775 ms (8th), for an overall score of 89/100.
- Price (Oxylabs datacenter pricing): $2.00/IP for up to 7 IPs, $1.75/IP up to 57, $1.45/IP up to 344, and $1.20/IP at 2,080+
- Bandwidth: unlimited, with fair usage
- Locations: dedicated IPs in 188 countries
- Test before buying: $5 in welcome credit toward any product
Pros: very high reliability; very wide location coverage; price drops steeply at volume.
Cons: latency ranked near the bottom of the group; it's only under $2/IP from 8 IPs up; refund terms aren't published on the pricing page.
4. IPRoyal: best for longer billing terms
Best for: teams that can commit to 60- or 90-day terms for a lower per-proxy price.
In independent November 2026 benchmarks, IPRoyal had datacenter latency of 383 ms (2nd of 10) and 99.9% reliability (3rd). Its 42.1 Mb/s speed was below the 62.8 Mb/s peer median.
- Price (IPRoyal datacenter pricing): from $1.57/proxy on 30-day terms, $1.48 on 60-day and $1.39 on 90-day
- Bandwidth: 100 GB per proxy per 30-day cycle, pooled across the order (Proxidize)
- Authentication: username/password or IP whitelisting
- Test before buying: no free trial listed on the pricing page
Pros: low latency and high reliability; state and city targeting; unlimited threads per proxy.
Cons: slower throughput than the rest of the group; traffic is capped per proxy.
5. Webshare: best for configurable plans
Best for: developers who want to tune bandwidth, threads and add-ons to the job.
Webshare's dedicated datacenter proxies start at $1.33 per proxy for 20 ($26.60/month) and fall to $0.77 at 10,000 (Webshare dedicated proxy pricing). In independent November 2026 benchmarks, reliability was 99.0% (10th of 10), speed 56.0 Mb/s and latency 889 ms, for an overall score of 82/100.
- Bandwidth (Webshare pricing): 250 GB included; unlimited available as an upgrade, subject to fair usage
- Refunds: within 2 days of payment, if bandwidth use is under the limit and you've used fewer than 1,000 proxies
- Test before buying: a free plan with 10 shared proxies and 1 GB/month, no card and no time limit
Pros: flexible configuration; free plan to test the dashboard and API.
Cons: bandwidth is capped unless you pay more; lowest reliability in the group.
Also considered
- ProxyScrape and Decodo: both scored well in independent benchmarks, but we couldn't verify a public per-IP price for their dedicated IPs.
- ProxiesThatWork: $0.02 per proxy with a 7-day money-back guarantee. These are budget HTTP datacenter proxies rather than plans marketed as dedicated IPs, so they're a fit if price matters more than exclusivity.
How to choose a cheap dedicated datacenter proxy
Price per IP is only the starting point. Ask these four questions before you buy.
- What's the per-IP price at your plan size? Some providers only fall below $2/IP at larger plan sizes. Oxylabs, for example, charges $2/IP for up to 7 IPs. If you need 5–10 proxies, compare the small-plan price, not the headline "from" price.
- Is bandwidth included? Unlimited bandwidth (InstantProxies, Squid Proxies) keeps costs predictable. Capped plans (Webshare's 250 GB) can cost more than they look if you download heavy pages.
- What does independent data say? Check reliability first. A 1% gap in success rate means 10,000 extra failed requests per million, and each one costs a retry.
- Can you test on your target? A proxy that's fast on a benchmark can still get blocked by the site you care about. Use a pre-purchase test, a free plan or a money-back window to run your real workload first.
FAQ
What is a dedicated datacenter proxy? It's a datacenter IP address that's assigned to you alone. No other customer sends traffic through it, so its reputation depends only on how you use it.
Are proxies under $2/IP reliable? They can be. In independent November 2026 datacenter benchmarks, Oxylabs and IPRoyal both recorded 99.9% reliability, and both sell dedicated IPs for under $2 at common plan sizes. A low price doesn't mean low quality, but always check independent data.
What's the cheapest dedicated datacenter proxy? On this list, InstantProxies has the lowest entry price at $1/IP. Squid Proxies is cheaper at volume, falling to $0.80/IP on its 500-IP plan.
Dedicated or shared: which should I buy? Buy dedicated if you need a stable IP reputation, consistent sessions or allowlisted IPs. Shared proxies cost less, but other users' traffic can get the IPs blocked.
Can I test before I buy? With some providers. InstantProxies lets you run a live test on your own target URL and has a 7-day money-back guarantee. Webshare has a free plan with 10 shared proxies, and Oxylabs gives $5 in welcome credit.