Shifter overview
Large residential network (31M+ IPs) with unmetered bandwidth on a backconnect-port model. PROXYDECK lists it without an active outbound link — its ex-Microleaves lineage carries unresolved botnet-origin allegations documented by Krebs on Security.
Pros and cons
+ Strengths
- Very large residential pool (31M+ IPs)
- Unmetered bandwidth on backconnect-port plans
- Tier-1 ISP proxies aimed at sneaker use-cases
− Limitations
- Lineage (ex-Microleaves) carries botnet-origin allegations documented by Krebs on Security
- Recurring complaints about delayed affiliate payouts
- Listed without an active outbound link on PROXYDECK pending a clean sourcing story
Technical specifications
Full set of Shifter technical specifications as of 21.05.2026. Verified in our own benchmark tests on identical loads.
What Shifter is good for
Based on tests and product parameters — our take on how well Shifter fits various use-cases:
Geo coverage
Shifter covers 9 countries from our catalog. Click a country to see alternative providers with similar coverage.
Pricing and payments
Starting price $99 / mo. Subscription-only — pay for the period upfront.
Payments:
- Bank cards (Visa / Mastercard)
- Crypto isn't accepted directly
- PayPal in some jurisdictions
Free trial: not provided. Strategy — start with a minimal pay-as-you-go top-up ($5–10) for tests.
Shifter promos and deals
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