Unblock Websites Safely: Free vs. Paid Proxies Compared (2024)

In the proxy community, “unblocked proxy sites” refers to websites that offer proxy services that can overcome website restrictions.

These sites route your internet traffic through their servers and assigns you a different IP address to access the blocked content.

Private vs Free Proxy Sites

Feature	Free Proxies	Private Proxies
Cost	Free	$1 to $2 per proxy
Accessibility	Easy to find	Requires research to find reputable providers
Reliability	Unreliable, slow speeds, frequent downtime	Consistent uptime, faster speed
Security	Low, unencrypted, data breaches possible	High, encryption and security features
Transparency	Unclear about how they work, may log data or inject ads	Reputable providers are upfront about features and limitations
Customer Support	None	Dedicated customer support available
Control and Choice	Limited options	Location options, IP type (e.g., dedicated proxies, static proxies), bandwidth
Suitability	Casual anonymous browsing, one-time use.	Reliable, secure website unblockers. Best for tasks like web scraping or streaming

How to Use Proxies as Website Unblockers

Step 1: Within your Proxy account, navigate to the “Test Proxies” tab.

Step 2. In the designated fields, enter the IP addresses and corresponding port numbers for the proxies you want to test. You can find this information readily accessible within your account’s “Assigned Proxies” tab.

Step 3: Specify the website to unblock in the “Target URL” field. Additionally, feel free to complete any optional fields provided.

Step 4: Once you’ve filled in the necessary details, click the “Test” button. This will initiate the testing process.

Upon clicking “Test,” you’ll be presented with results indicating which proxies can successfully access your target website. If you see an error message, simply contact us and we can help resolve the issue.