Roam
SOAX alternative

A simpler, cheaper
SOAX alternative

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.

Quick verdict: Roam gives you rotating residential proxies at a flat $2/GB pay-as-you-go with no subscription and a balance that never expires — plus datacenter ($0.80/GB), mobile 4G/5G ($9/GB) and static residential IPs ($4/IP/mo) on the same wallet.

Roam vs SOAX: pricing & terms

RoamSOAX
Rotating residential$2/GB flat, pay-as-you-goNo PAYG — plans from $200/mo ($3/GB Tier-1 geos)
Best committed rateNone needed — $2/GB at any volume$1.50/GB Tier-1 at $1,500/mo
Datacenter$0.80/GB rotatingIncluded in plan GB allowance
Mobile 4G/5G$9/GB real-carrier 4G/5GIncluded in plan GB allowance
Static residential / ISP$4/IP/month, unlimited bandwidthISP add-ons
Minimum to startAny amount — balance never expires$1.99 (3-day, 400MB trial) then $200/mo+
ContractNo subscription, no monthly feeMonthly subscription
Free trial300MB free trial$1.99 paid trial / sandbox
Payment methodsCards, Alipay, cryptoCards, 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.

Why people switch to Roam

No $200/month wall

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.

One price for every country

SOAX charges different per-GB rates by geo tier. On Roam, a US exit and an emerging-market exit cost the same $2/GB.

Real pay-as-you-go

SOAX allowances renew monthly. Roam meters actual usage against a wallet balance — nothing to waste at month-end.

When SOAX still makes sense

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.

FAQ

What's the main difference between Roam and SOAX pricing?

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.

Does Roam support city or state targeting like SOAX?

Roam supports country-level targeting across 190+ regions, with state/city selection available in the proxy generator for supported locations.

Is there a Roam free trial?

Yes — 300MB free, no card required, versus SOAX's $1.99 paid trial. Enough to test your targets before topping up.

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