Shared Proxies
Scale your data pipelines without multiplying your costs. MarsProxies shared proxy pools give you millions of IPs with strict authentication - at a fraction of the cost of dedicated infrastructure.
Our Products
- Residential ProxiesStarts fromEthically sourced IPs from real users with high success rates.
$3.49
/GB
- Datacenter ProxiesStarts fromHigh-performance datacenter proxies with IPs reserved just for you.
$0.89
/proxy
- ISP ProxiesStarts fromUltra-fast ISP proxies with consistent reliability.
$1.35
/proxy
- Mobile ProxiesStarts fromReal mobile IPs compatible with all apps and systems, designed for everyday needs.
$2.83
/day
About Shared Proxies
What are shared proxies?
A shared proxy is an IP address used by more than one client at the same time. Multiple users share the same server infrastructure, which keeps the cost per IP low. They're a good fit for high-volume, low-sensitivity tasks - public data scraping, keyword tracking, market research - where you need scale without a large budget.
Not the same as a free public proxy
Free public proxy lists are open to anyone, run by unknown parties, and banned on most platforms within hours. Professional shared proxy pools are different. Access is locked behind username/password authentication or IP whitelisting - your traffic stays isolated even though the infrastructure is shared.
Authenticated access, isolated sessions
Even in a shared pool, your connection is yours alone. MarsProxies uses individual user authentication for every proxy session. No other users can see your traffic, piggyback on your session, or affect your account. The IP pool is shared. Your session is not.
Shared vs. Dedicated Proxies
Cost
Low - shared infrastructure
Higher - exclusive access
IP exclusivity
Pool is shared
IP is yours only
Bad neighbor risk
Low (managed pool)
None
Best for
Public scraping, SERP tracking, market research
Sensitive tasks, account management, high-security targets
Authentication
Username/password or IP whitelist
Username/password or IP whitelist
Uptime
99.9%
99.9%
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Why Choose MarsProxies?
Millions of IPs in the pool
A huge managed pool means you always have a fresh address ready. No empty slots, no wait times.
Authenticated access only
Username/password or IP whitelisting on every connection. Your session stays isolated even in a shared pool.
99.9% uptime
Professionally managed infrastructure. No free-list instability, no random shutdowns.
HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 support
Works with any scraper, bot, or automation tool. Switch protocols based on your task.
195+ locations worldwide
Pick your exit location. Country, state, and city-level targeting available.
Traffic never expires
Buy bandwidth, use it whenever. No monthly reset, no pressure to spend before a deadline.
No monthly commitment
Pay for what you use. No minimum spend, no expiry dates.
24/7 support
Our team is available any time for setup help or troubleshooting.
What can you use shared proxies for?
Shared proxies work where scale matters more than exclusivity.
Scrape public websites at volume without the overhead of dedicated IPs. Shared pools distribute requests naturally across multiple addresses, keeping per-request block rates low on lightly protected targets.
Monitor search rankings across locations continuously. Shared rotating proxies make your requests look like organic traffic from different users - no patterns for search engines to flag.
Pull pricing data from retail sites and aggregators at scale. Fresh IPs on every request - no throttling, no blocks on lightly protected targets. Ideal for continuous price monitoring workflows.
Test your scraping scripts and automation workflows at low cost before committing to dedicated infrastructure. Shared proxies let you validate your setup without a large upfront investment.
Choose Your Location
How Shared Proxies Work
How shared proxies work
When you connect through a MarsProxies shared proxy, your request goes through an IP address from a managed pool. Other authenticated users may be using different IPs from the same pool at the same time - but your session, your credentials, and your traffic are entirely separate.
Why managed pools beat free lists
Free proxy lists are scanned, flagged, and banned almost immediately. Managed shared pools are maintained by the provider - IPs are monitored for health, rotated when needed, and never exposed to unauthenticated users. Pool quality stays consistent.
When to upgrade to dedicated
Shared proxies are ideal for public, lightly protected targets. For high-security sites with aggressive anti-bot systems, account management, or tasks where a flagged IP from another user could cause problems - dedicated IPs are the better choice.
FAQ
What is a shared proxy?
A shared proxy is an IP address or pool used by more than one client at the same time. Multiple users share the infrastructure, which keeps costs low. Professional shared proxies use authentication to keep each user's session isolated.
What is the difference between a shared proxy and a free public proxy?
Free public proxies are open to anyone - unmanaged, unreliable, and often used for spam. Professional shared proxies require authentication, are monitored for health, and are maintained by the provider. You get stability and security that free lists can't offer.
Are shared proxies safe?
Yes, when purchased from a managed provider. MarsProxies uses individual username/password authentication or IP whitelisting on every connection. Your traffic stays isolated from other users even though the underlying infrastructure is shared.
Are shared proxies good for web scraping?
Yes - for public, lightly protected targets. Shared proxies are highly cost-effective for scraping open data, tracking SERPs, and large-scale market research. For high-security sites with aggressive anti-bot systems, dedicated proxies work better.
What is the difference between shared and dedicated proxies?
Shared proxies spread infrastructure costs across multiple users, keeping the price low. Dedicated proxies give you exclusive use of an IP - no shared costs, no bad neighbor risk. Use shared for budget scraping tasks and dedicated for anything requiring clean, exclusive IPs.
Can I choose a location for my shared proxy?
Yes. MarsProxies shared pools cover 195+ countries. Filter by country, state, or city depending on your use case.
What protocols do shared proxies support?
HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5. All three work on the same proxy pool.
When should I upgrade from shared to dedicated proxies?
When you're targeting high-security sites with strict anti-bot protection, managing accounts, or working on tasks where a flagged IP could cause problems. See our Residential Proxies and Datacenter Proxies for dedicated options.

