Notes on metered proxies.
Comparisons, guides, and the occasional opinion on proxies, mobile IPs, and paying for the bytes you actually use.
July 1, 20266 min read
Masklabs vs Oxylabs: which proxy fits how you actually work?
A practical comparison of Masklabs and Oxylabs on pricing model, top-ups, per-byte metering, and onboarding, so you can pick the proxy network that matches your workload instead of the other way around.
ReadJune 18, 20265 min read
Rotating vs sticky sessions: which one does your job actually need?
A fresh IP on every request isn't always the right call. Here's how rotating and sticky sessions work on Masklabs, the suffix that switches between them, and how to pick per job.
ReadApril 9, 20266 min read
From credential to first request: a Masklabs quickstart
Provision a proxy credential and make your first proxied request in under five minutes. Covers the connection string format, rotating vs sticky, location targeting, and both HTTP and SOCKS5.
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