Best Static Residential Proxies in 2026 (ISP Proxies Ranked)
Quick Picks
- Best session persistence: NetNut — up to 1-year sticky sessions
- Best value: Smartproxy Decodo — ~$1/IP/month; ISP proxies with Smartproxy ecosystem
- Best enterprise: Bright Data ISP — part of full proxy platform with managed APIs
What Are Static Residential Proxies?
Static residential proxies (also called ISP proxies) are IP addresses registered under real internet service providers but hosted in datacenters. Unlike rotating residential proxies, they:
- Maintain the same IP indefinitely (configurable sticky sessions)
- Have residential IP reputation (lower block rates than datacenter)
- Offer higher throughput than rotating residential
- Are priced per IP per month, not per GB
Best for: brand protection monitoring, authenticated session scraping, B2B pricing portals, and any workflow requiring stable IPs over extended periods.
Ranked Comparison (Measured)
| Rank | Provider | Session Length | Countries | Price/IP/month | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetNut | Up to 1 year | 90+ | ~$1.50 | measuring |
| 2 | Smartproxy Decodo | Standard sticky | 100+ | ~$1.00 | measuring |
| 3 | Bright Data | Standard | 195+ | ~$1.30 | measuring |
| 4 | Oxylabs | Standard | 195 | ~$1.80 | measuring |
Benchmark figures: see /benchmark/.
Detailed Notes
NetNut — Best for Long Sessions
1-year session persistence is unique in the market. ISP-first network in 90+ countries. Best for brand protection crawlers, B2B price monitoring behind login walls, and authorized seller monitoring. Decodo vs NetNut →
Smartproxy Decodo — Best Value ISP
~$1/IP/month. Standard sticky sessions. Integrated with Smartproxy’s rotating residential pool. 100+ country coverage. Best choice for teams already using Smartproxy who need ISP proxies. Full review →
Bright Data ISP — Best Enterprise
~$1.30/IP/month. Part of Bright Data’s full platform (residential, datacenter, mobile). 195+ country coverage. Best if you’re already a Bright Data customer.
Oxylabs ISP — Best API Integration
~$1.80/IP/month. Integrates with Oxylabs’ Web Scraper and SERP APIs. Best for teams using Oxylabs as their primary scraping platform.
FAQ
When should I choose ISP proxies over rotating residential?
Choose ISP when: you need the same IP to persist across multiple requests over hours, days, or weeks; your workflow involves authentication (login-based scraping); or you need lower latency than rotating residential with better reputation than standard datacenter.
How many IPs do I need for brand protection monitoring?
One IP per target market is the minimum for basic monitoring. For 24/7 continuous coverage across 5 markets, 5-10 IPs (allowing for redundancy) is a practical starting point.
This article was produced with AI assistance and reviewed by an editor. As of 2026-06-01. Benchmark figures: /benchmark/. Use proxies for legitimate purposes only.