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Shifter

Long-standing residential proxy provider historically known for backconnect ports.

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Last reviewed · Reviewed quarterly · How we assess

Editorial take

Positioned around special backconnect and unlimited-connection heritage.

Best for

Buyers interested in port-based access models.

Less ideal for

Buyers wanting strictly per-GB simplicity.

At a glance

Disclosed facts for Shifter
Tiermid-market
StatusActive
Billing modelsper-port, subscription
Starting priceNot publicly disclosed
Traffic expiryNot publicly disclosed
Provider-reported pool sizeNot publicly disclosed
Countries / locationsNot publicly disclosed
Country targetingNot publicly disclosed
City targetingNot publicly disclosed
ASN targetingNot publicly disclosed
ProtocolsHTTP, HTTPS
Per-request rotationNot publicly disclosed
Max sticky sessionNot publicly disclosed
Authenticationusername/password, IP allowlist
Dashboard Yes
API Yes
TrialNot publicly disclosed
Refund policyNot publicly disclosed
Support channelsNot publicly disclosed
Account managerNot publicly disclosed
Acceptable-use policyNot publicly disclosed

Evidence & scoring

Our score reflects how completely Shifter discloses key facts, weighted by our rubric. It is decision-support, not a performance benchmark.

Insufficient evidence for a score

Shifter currently discloses too few public facts for a reliable rubric score (3/16 key fields). We show what is known and mark the rest as not disclosed rather than guessing.

Sources

Sources pending verification

We have not yet published verified source citations for Shifter. Volatile facts on this page are marked “Not publicly disclosed” until an editor confirms them against the provider's official documentation and records a source and date. See our methodology and corrections policy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shifter a good residential rotating proxy?
Shifter is positioned around special backconnect and unlimited-connection heritage. Whether it is right for you depends on your workload — see the fit notes above and our selection guide. We assess disclosed evidence, not marketing claims.
How much does Shifter cost?
Its current pricing is marked “Not publicly disclosed” here until an editor verifies it against the official site and records a source and date. Always confirm current pricing on the provider's own site.
How is Shifter sourced?
Sourcing and consent details should be confirmed on the provider's own documentation. We cover what to look for in our ethical sourcing guide.