Stealth comparison
VPN vs Proxy
2
VPN
vs
4
Proxy
Verdict
VPN for personal privacy. Proxy for operations requiring multiple IPs and profiles.
Detailed Comparison
| Criteria | VPN | Proxy | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Full traffic | Optional/none | VPN |
| Multiple IPs | 1 per connection | Thousands | Proxy |
| Speed | Moderate (encryption) | Fast (no overhead) | Proxy |
| Multi-Account | Single identity | Multiple identities | Proxy |
| Fingerprint | Doesn't change | Per-profile | Proxy |
| Cost | $5-15/mo | $50-500/mo | VPN |
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