> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.toolip.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shared VS Dedicated Datacenter proxies

> Confused about which datacenter proxy to choose? Here's a quick side-by-side comparison to help you decide.

Prefer an enterprise-grade guide? Learn more about Oculus Proxies <a href="https://docs.oculusproxies.com/proxy-networks/dc-comparison" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Datacenter Proxies Comparison</a>.

| **Feature**              | **Shared Datacenter 🏬**                                          | **Dedicated Datacenter 💎**                              |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **IP Ownership**         | Shared with others                                                | Exclusive to you                                         |
| **Performance**          | Fast and reliable                                                 | Ultra-fast with top performance                          |
| **Anonymity & Security** | Moderate (shared pool)                                            | High (private IPs reduce bans)                           |
| **Best For**             | Price tracking, social media, market research, light web scraping | Multi-accounting, data collection, automation, eCommerce |
| **Global Coverage**      | 1.6 million IPs in 98+ countries                                  | 1.6 million IPs in 98+ countries                         |
| **Uptime**               | 99% uptime                                                        | 99% uptime                                               |
| **Session Time**         | IP remains the same, refreshes after 3 minutes of inactivity      | IP remains static                                        |
| **Cost**                 | Budget-friendly                                                   | Higher cost for exclusivity                              |
