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Proxy Pricing Questions: A Practical FAQ for Choosing the Right Plan

Understand proxy pricing by traffic, IP quantity, duration, and bandwidth. This bilingual FAQ explains how to estimate cost and choose the right MIYAIP plan.

A conceptual pricing console connected to traffic, dedicated IP, and time-and-bandwidth billing paths

Proxy pricing becomes much easier to compare once you stop looking only at the headline rate and identify the unit being sold. A plan may charge by traffic, by dedicated IP, or by time and bandwidth. Those models fit different workloads, so the cheapest-looking number is not always the lowest total cost.

Pricing note: Public prices and package rules can change. Examples and product rules in this FAQ were checked on August 6, 2026. Treat the current MIYAIP checkout page as the final source for availability and the amount payable.

The short answer

  • Dynamic residential and dynamic mobile proxies are metered by total uploaded plus downloaded traffic.
  • Static residential proxies are purchased by IP quantity and subscription period, without a traffic cap.
  • Dynamic unlimited proxies are purchased by duration and bandwidth rather than by GB.
  • Short-term residential and datacenter products are generally compared by IP quantity and the active package rules.
  • Your real cost also depends on location, usage pattern, required session stability, and how much capacity sits idle.

A simple way to estimate cost

Start with the billing unit that matches the product:

  • Traffic plan: estimated GB × current per-GB rate.
  • Static or per-IP plan: required IP count × the current price for the selected location and period.
  • Time-and-bandwidth plan: active duration × the selected bandwidth package.

Then compare the result with operational requirements such as geo targeting, sticky sessions, concurrency, and replacement or renewal rules. Always run a small representative test before committing a large budget.

Pricing FAQ

What determines the price of a proxy plan?

The main driver is the billing unit: traffic, dedicated IP quantity, or time and bandwidth. Location, plan duration, resource type, and the options available in the dashboard may also affect the final amount.

How are dynamic residential proxies billed?

They are billed on total traffic transferred in both directions—upload plus download. The public product page currently displays a starting rate of $0.50/GB, but the package shown in checkout is the price you should use for budgeting.

Does generating more dynamic proxy endpoints cost extra?

The MIYAIP FAQ says generated proxy quantity is not limited for dynamic residential and dynamic mobile traffic plans. Usage is deducted from the purchased traffic balance, so the cost driver is transferred data rather than the number of endpoints you generate.

Does purchased dynamic traffic expire?

The current MIYAIP FAQ says purchased traffic does not expire. Account and package terms can change, so confirm this rule in the dashboard when buying or renewing.

How are static residential proxies billed?

Static residential proxies are priced by the number of IPs and the selected subscription period. MIYAIP currently presents 30-, 60-, and 360-day cycles, while final pricing is confirmed in the dashboard according to IP quantity and target country or state.

Is traffic unlimited on a static residential plan?

The current static residential product page describes the service as unmetered, with no data cap or overage fee. This means the plan is not billed by GB, but the purchased IPs and subscription period still define your cost.

How is Dynamic Unlimited priced?

Dynamic Unlimited is billed by purchased duration and bandwidth plan. Traffic is not deducted by GB while the plan is active and operating within the selected bandwidth specification.

Which billing model is usually cheaper?

It depends on workload. A per-GB plan can be economical for light or irregular transfers. A static per-IP plan can be easier to budget when you need a stable identity. A time-and-bandwidth plan can make sense for sustained, high-volume work. Compare the same test workload under each applicable model instead of comparing headline rates alone.

Do country, state, and IP quantity change the final price?

They can. Static residential pricing is explicitly confirmed by IP quantity and target country or state in the dashboard. Other products may expose different packages or inventory by location, so configure the intended geography before relying on the displayed total.

What happens when a static proxy is renewed?

The MIYAIP FAQ says renewal extends from the original expiration date. If an IP has been expired for a long time, purchasing a new IP may be more appropriate. Check the new expiry date before payment so you know exactly what period you are buying.

Which payment methods are supported?

MIYAIP currently lists credit card, Alipay, WeChat, and USDT for online purchases. The methods visible on the checkout page are authoritative if availability changes.

Is the advertised “starting from” price my final price?

Not necessarily. A starting price is an entry point for a particular package or quantity. Your final total may reflect product type, location, IP count, traffic amount, subscription period, bandwidth, and the package currently offered in your account.

How can I avoid choosing the wrong plan?

Write down four inputs before checkout: expected traffic, number of stable IPs required, target locations, and active time window. Test a small package with a representative workflow, record actual traffic and success rate, and then scale using the measured cost per successful task.

Choose by workload

Compare the billing model that fits your traffic

Use the current dashboard to compare plans that match your traffic profile and session requirements. If two models appear close, start with the smaller commitment and measure real usage before scaling.