SOAX pitches flexible geo-targeting and clean pools, but its pricing wall is steep: there's no true pay-as-you-go, and after the $1.99 trial the first real plan is around $200/month — with per-GB rates that depend on which country tier you target. Roam keeps geo-targeting across 190+ countries at one flat $2/GB with no plan at all.
| Roam | SOAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Rotating residential | $2/GB flat, pay-as-you-go | No PAYG — plans from $200/mo ($3/GB Tier-1 geos) |
| Best committed rate | None needed — $2/GB at any volume | $1.50/GB Tier-1 at $1,500/mo |
| Datacenter | $0.80/GB rotating | Included in plan GB allowance |
| Mobile 4G/5G | $9/GB real-carrier 4G/5G | Included in plan GB allowance |
| Static residential / ISP | $4/IP/month, unlimited bandwidth | ISP add-ons |
| Minimum to start | Any amount — balance never expires | $1.99 (3-day, 400MB trial) then $200/mo+ |
| Contract | No subscription, no monthly fee | Monthly subscription |
| Free trial | 300MB free trial | $1.99 paid trial / sandbox |
| Payment methods | Cards, Alipay, crypto | Cards, PayPal |
Competitor pricing verified July 2026 from the official SOAX pricing page; promotional rates noted where applicable. Prices may change — always confirm with the provider.
SOAX's cheapest real plan is ~$200/month. Roam has no plan: top up $10 if that's what you need, and it never expires.
SOAX charges different per-GB rates by geo tier. On Roam, a US exit and an emerging-market exit cost the same $2/GB.
SOAX allowances renew monthly. Roam meters actual usage against a wallet balance — nothing to waste at month-end.
SOAX's granular ASN/city targeting and unified resi+mobile allowance can suit agencies with steady monthly volume in premium geos. If your usage is spiky, multi-country, or budget-sensitive, Roam's flat wallet model wins on both cost and simplicity.
SOAX is subscription-only: plans start around $200/month and the per-GB rate varies by country tier ($3/GB Tier-1 on the entry plan, as of July 2026). Roam is pure pay-as-you-go at $2/GB for every country, with no monthly plan and no expiring allowance.
Roam supports country-level targeting across 190+ regions, with state/city selection available in the proxy generator for supported locations.
Yes — 300MB free, no card required, versus SOAX's $1.99 paid trial. Enough to test your targets before topping up.
Sign up in seconds, test your targets on real residential IPs, and only pay for what you use. $2/GB, forever-valid balance.