IPRoyal alternative: PiratProxies
PiratProxies is a smaller, crypto-only alternative to IPRoyal: residential proxies from $2.64 per GB with a one-gigabyte minimum, no subscription and no ID checks. IPRoyal is the better choice when you want traffic that never expires, or you buy many terabytes at once.
PiratProxies and IPRoyal side by side
| PiratProxies | IPRoyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential, smallest order | $2.64/GB from 1 GB | $7.35/GB (1 GB) |
| Cheapest residential | $0.72/GB (Residential Lite, country only) | $1.84/GB from 10 TB |
| Billing | One payment, nothing renews | Pay as you go or subscription |
| Payment | Crypto only (100+ coins via Cryptomus) | 25+ coins through CoinGate, plus other methods |
| Identity checks | None, at any size | For large plans and some targets |
| Proxy types | Residential, Residential Lite, mobile, US mobile, IPv6, unlimited datacenter | See their site |
What IPRoyal offers
- Residential traffic that never expires
- $7.35/GB pay as you go for 1 GB, down to $1.84/GB at 10 TB
- ID checks for large plans and some targets
Questions
Is PiratProxies cheaper than IPRoyal?
For a small residential order, yes: PiratProxies charges $2.64 per GB from one gigabyte, against $7.35 per GB at the smallest IPRoyal order on their price page on 12 November 2026. At very large volumes IPRoyal lists $1.84 per GB, below our lowest residential step.
When is IPRoyal the better choice?
When you want traffic that never expires, or you buy many terabytes at once.
Can I move from IPRoyal to PiratProxies without changing my code?
Usually yes. Both use a host, a port, a username and a password over HTTP or SOCKS5; you replace the four values. Targeting options are written in the username, so check our targeting guide for the format.
Does PiratProxies ask for ID?
No. An email address and a password open an account, at any order size.
Prices across more providers · Username targeting format
IPRoyal is a trademark of its owner; PiratProxies has no connection with it. Figures from IPRoyal's public price page on 12 November 2026; check it for current terms.
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