Shifter

Shifter (formerly Microleaves) is one of the longest-running residential proxy providers in the industry, offering 31 million+ backconnect residential IPs across 130+ countries. Known for its unlimited bandwidth model and simple port-based proxy selection, Shifter has built a loyal user base among scrapers, marketers, and automation specialists.

Shifter's core product is backconnect residential proxies with automatic IP rotation. Each proxy port connects through a rotating residential IP, with configurable rotation intervals of 5 minutes or per-request. This backconnect architecture means you connect to a single gateway address and receive a different IP from the pool on each connection.

A major differentiator is Shifter's unlimited bandwidth model. Unlike most residential proxy providers that bill per GB (which can get expensive quickly for data-heavy tasks), Shifter charges a flat monthly fee per proxy port with no bandwidth restrictions. This makes it exceptionally cost-effective for high-volume scraping operations.

Shifter also offers dedicated static residential (ISP) proxies with exclusive IPs that don't rotate. These are ideal for social media account management, streaming, and any task requiring a consistent IP identity over extended periods. Static proxies come with unlimited bandwidth as well.

The platform supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols with username/password authentication. Proxy configuration is straightforward — each port corresponds to a geo-targeted proxy, and users can select country-level targeting through port assignment in the dashboard.

Shifter's dashboard provides proxy management, usage statistics, and support access. While the interface is more functional than flashy, it gets the job done efficiently. The API supports programmatic proxy list generation and account management for automated workflows.

With its unlimited bandwidth pricing, long industry track record, and straightforward backconnect architecture, Shifter is a strong choice for users who need high-volume residential proxy access without worrying about per-GB costs eating into their budget.