Stealth comparison
SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxy
3
SOCKS5
vs
2
HTTP Proxy
Verdict
SOCKS5 for flexibility and non-HTTP traffic. HTTP proxy for web-only operations with caching.
Detailed Comparison
| Criteria | SOCKS5 | HTTP Proxy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol Support | Any TCP/UDP | HTTP/HTTPS only | SOCKS5 |
| Authentication | Username/password | Various methods | Tie |
| Speed | Fast (no parsing) | Moderate (header parsing) | SOCKS5 |
| Caching | No | Yes | HTTP Proxy |
| Header Modification | No | Yes (X-Forwarded-For) | HTTP Proxy |
| Compatibility | Universal | Web browsers | SOCKS5 |
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