SOCKS5 Proxy IP and HTTP Proxy IP which is faster: protocol speed real test

Who is faster between these two agents? Let's get right to the results.

Recently, people always ask me, with SOCKS5 proxy IP and HTTP proxy IP in the end which run faster? This matter can not just rely on the mouth to say, I specifically take ipipgo family proxy to do a group of real-world testing. After the test found an interesting thing:When transferring large files, SOCKS5 can be about 301 TP3T faster than HTTPBut instead HTTP is more favorable when you swipe the page.

To give a chestnut, with the crawler under the 10G image library, SOCKS5 proxy 1 hour to get done, HTTP proxy has to be stuck in 1 hour and 20 minutes. But if you brush the e-commerce site to see the product details, HTTP response speed can be faster by 0.5 seconds. So don't listen to those two knives talking nonsense.Depends on what you're doing.The

The protocol principle is broken down and crumbled.

These two protocols are like courier boy delivery is not the same. SOCKS5 boy just deliver the package to the door (transport layer work), regardless of whether the package is clothes or food (application layer data is not processed). HTTP boy has to open the package to check the type of items (parsing the application layer protocol), and then decide how to deliver.

Those of you who code can understand it this way:

 SOCKS5 proxy settings (Python example)
proxies = {'http': 'socks5://user:pass@ipipgo-proxy:port'}

 HTTP proxy settings
proxies = {'http': 'http://user:pass@ipipgo-proxy:port'}

In practice, you will find that SOCKS5 is particularly powerful in maintaining long connections, and is suitable for applications that requireScenarios for continuous data transfer, such as video surveillance data backhaul. HTTP is more nimble in handling short and fast requests such as robocall seconds.

Measurement data is open to the public

Take ipipgo's domestic premium nodes for testing (to prevent network fluctuations from affecting them):

See?No catch-all agreement, choosing the wrong protocol is like running a marathon in flip-flops - it either doesn't work or it's a struggle.

Three tips for choosing the right protocol

1. ToTransfer large files/do live push streamingI'm going to go with SOCKS5 with my eyes closed. ipipgo's TK line with this protocol is solid as an old dog.
2. DoData Collection / Ticket Grabbing ScriptsHTTP proxies are better, especially with their static residential IPs!
3. If you're not sure, go straight to hybrid mode. Like ipipgo client can automatically switch protocols, better than manually tossing!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my SOCKS5 slower than HTTP?
A: Ninety percent of the node type is not selected correctly. To do data collection, you need to use residential IP, IP room IP looks fast but easy to be blocked. ipipgo's dynamic residential package to choose the enterprise version, the speed is guaranteed!

Q: Can I use both protocols at the same time?
A: It must be possible! Add a parameter to their API extraction and you can switch between dual protocols, it's written that way in the code:

 Dual Protocol Alternate Settings
proxies = {
    'http': ['http://ipipgo-proxy:port', 'socks5://ipipgo-proxy:port'],
    'timeout': 10
}

Stream Saving Edition Summary

For speed, choose SOCKS5, for stability, choose HTTP, and for those who are too lazy to do so, use the ipipgo client.Intelligent switching is more reliable than human choiceThe most recent dynamic residential package is 7 more than 1G quite cost-effective. Their recent dynamic residential package 7 more than 1G quite cost-effective, do crawl brother directly hoard the enterprise version of the package, the price of 9.5 also with the failure to retry function.

One last rant... don't just look at the speed of the agreement...IP quality is kingThe first thing I'd like to say is that I've used five or six agent service providers. Used five or six agent service providers, ipipgo cross-border line in the agreement to support the real effort, especially that 1v1 customized program, do overseas business docking save a lot of things.