Free and Trial Proxies
Free proxies are worth what you pay for them, which is sometimes enough. A public list will push a script through a light scrape or let you prove your code works before you spend anything, and several paid networks hand out a genuine trial with no card. This page grades open proxy lists, free tiers, and no-card trials. Risk is the point of the grade here: an open proxy is somebody else's machine, the operator can read unencrypted traffic, and uptime is measured in minutes. We score how the list is verified, how often it refreshes, what the free tier actually allows, and how clearly the operator explains the trade. Most options land in the C to F band, and that's honest.
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Free proxy list with 20,000+ live proxies across 180+ countries, refreshed every minute, plus API access and open-source checking tools. Built for developers and scrapers who need structured access to rotating public proxies.
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A long-running aggregator of free HTTP and SOCKS proxies updated every 10 to 30 minutes. Includes proxy checker tools, desktop software, and honest warnings about the reliability and speed trade-offs of public proxies.
- 3C+
ProxyDB
A large, actively maintained free proxy database with nearly 31,000 IPs across 190 countries. Proxies are regularly checked and filterable by protocol, anonymity level, and speed, though public sources mean reliability is never guaranteed.
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A SOCKS-specialized free proxy aggregator with three anonymity levels, checked every minute, and accessible via API without registration. Supports RAW and JSON download formats for both SOCKS5 and SOCKS4 protocols.
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A proxy list tool from the Hide My Name VPN service, offering over 16,000 proxies checked every two minutes. Free viewing is available, but bulk export and API access require paid subscription. Transparent about proxy sourcing and limitations.
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A minimalist free proxy database of 47,000+ public proxies with HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 support. Offers filtering by country, protocol, and speed, with a clean web interface and no registration required.
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Over a decade of free public proxy listings covering 100+ countries, updated every minute, with filtering by country, type, and anonymity level. Straightforward and widely used, though reliability varies.
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A detailed SOCKS proxy directory with latency, speed, uptime, and anonymity metrics. Includes geographic data, last-check timestamps, and filtering by protocol, SSL support, and anonymity level. No registration required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I access these free proxies through an API?
Yes, several options like ProxyScrape and SocksList offer API access for structured data. Some services allow you to use these APIs without needing to register first.
Do these free lists support different proxy protocols?
Most of these databases support HTTP, HTTPS, and various SOCKS versions like SOCKS4 and SOCKS5. You can typically filter the results by protocol to find exactly what your script needs.
How often are the proxy IPs updated?
Update frequencies vary depending on the provider. Many of these lists refresh every minute or every few minutes, while others update every 10 to 30 minutes.
Is it possible to filter proxies by a specific country?
Yes, many of the listed databases allow you to filter by country or geographic data. This helps you find IPs located in specific regions out of the hundreds of countries covered.
Are there any limitations to using the free versions?
While many provide free web interfaces, some services require a paid subscription for bulk exports or API access. You should also expect trade-offs in reliability and speed when using public lists compared to paid networks.