Overview

NodeMaven combines residential, mobile and static ISP proxies with a managed browser for scraping and automation workflows. It suits teams that need several proxy types, targeting controls or browser automation behind an API. Its breadth is a strength, but bandwidth-based pricing and plan terms need to match the workload before commitment.

Key features

The residential network is described as more than 30 million IPs across more than 195 locations, with country, city, ISP and ZIP targeting, traffic rollover and sticky sessions up to 24 hours. NodeMaven says a real-time quality filter screens IPs before assignment and that 95% are high quality. Those controls are relevant when location and session continuity matter; they do not remove the need to assess traffic costs against expected usage.

Mobile proxies use real devices on 5G, 4G and LTE carrier networks, with targeting in 190+ countries and sticky sessions up to 24 hours. They fit workflows that specifically need carrier-network addresses, rather than a general residential endpoint. ISP proxies provide dedicated static IPs for 30 or 90 days, unlimited traffic, and HTTP/SOCKS5 and UDP support, making them the clearer fit for a persistent address and traffic that would be difficult to budget by GB.

The managed Scraping Browser adds browser automation, live monitoring, session recordings and automatic handling of supported CAPTCHA challenges. CDP access supports Playwright and Puppeteer, while listed integrations also include Selenium, Scrapy, Beautiful Soup, ParseHub, Apify, AdsPower, Multilogin and Dolphin Anty. It is a useful option for teams wanting browser runtime alongside proxy access; the free browser offer still charges for rotating proxy traffic used.

NodeMaven lists bank-grade encryption, a minimal-log policy, 24/7 technical support, multiple support channels and a dedicated account manager. The company was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Pricing

NodeMaven has a paid model alongside a free plan and free trial. The one-time Paid trial costs 3.50 USD per month and includes 750 MB; it has no expiration date and ends when the traffic is used. That is a small, finite allowance, suited to a limited evaluation rather than sustained jobs. The Monthly plan is 8.50 USD per month for 2 GB, a straightforward monthly option for modest usage.

Pay as you go is listed at 2.20 USD per month, with rates varying by traffic package and residential and mobile proxy access. The residential and mobile pay-as-you-go pages show a $2.20/GB starting price. This usage-based structure fits variable demand, but costs depend on the package and traffic consumed. Residential monthly plans start at 4.10 USD per month; the displayed plan totals 164.00 for 40 GB and includes rollover, sticky sessions up to 24 hours, and access to 30M+ residential and 295K mobile IPs. That larger allowance makes the monthly plan more suitable for predictable traffic than the 2 GB entry plan.

ISP proxies start at 2.99 USD per month, shown as From $2.99/IP, for 30-day or 90-day plans with auto-renewal. They include a dedicated static IP and unlimited traffic. Review the renewal term when choosing this option. Residential and ISP plans of 1000+ GB have custom pricing. Scraping Browser is 0.00 USD per free with a NodeMaven proxy plan; rotating proxy traffic remains chargeable.

Platforms

NodeMaven supports API and web access. API access and CDP browser control make it relevant to automated stacks, while the broad integration list spans scraping libraries, browser automation frameworks and multi-account tools. HTTP, SOCKS5 and UDP support provide protocol options across the proxy offering. The stated country coverage is 190.

Who it's for

NodeMaven is best suited to scraping teams, AI-agent builders and operators of browser automation or multi-account workflows who can use residential, mobile or static ISP addresses. Its browser and proxy combination can consolidate parts of an automation stack. It is less compelling for buyers who need only a low-cost, long-running free proxy allowance or whose traffic needs do not justify paid proxy bandwidth.

Pros and cons

Pros: Residential targeting by country, city, ISP and ZIP, plus rollover and sticky sessions, gives operators practical control over location and session duration.
Pros: Residential, real-device mobile and static ISP options address different network and persistence needs in one service.
Pros: The managed browser combines CDP access, live monitoring, session recordings and supported CAPTCHA handling for automation workflows.
Cons: The paid trial provides just 750 MB and ends when consumed, so it is not a sustained free tier.
Cons: Usage-based residential and mobile costs vary with traffic package, while the 2 GB monthly plan may be restrictive for heavier workloads.
Cons: ISP plans auto-renew on 30-day or 90-day terms, which requires attention to renewal timing.

Alternatives

For a free proxy allowance, Webshare is worth considering: its free plan runs indefinitely and includes 10 proxies and 1 GB per month, with a wider range of listed platforms including mobile and desktop operating systems.

Bright Data Browser API is an alternative for teams focused on browser access through an API; its free tier includes 5K credits per month and 1GB, while pay-as-you-go is listed at $8 /GB.

Decodo SERP Scraping API is the more focused alternative when the job is SERP scraping, with a free trial and a monthly plan at 49.00 USD per month that lists request quotas for standard and premium proxy requests, including JavaScript requests.

PacketStream is another residential proxy option, with metered gateway pricing and a $50 minimum purchase.

HProxy is an alternative to compare for IPv4 or IPv6 proxy plans.

Rayobyte is worth comparing for rotating data center traffic, with starter and personal plans priced by traffic bands.

DataImpulse offers datacenter plans, including a 10 GB introductory plan for new users at 5.00 USD per month.

IPRoyal is another residential and ISP proxy provider, with residential pricing from $1.75/GB across 195 countries.

Browse Proxy Software or Residential Proxy Services to compare more options.

Verdict

Choose NodeMaven if your team needs a mix of residential, mobile and static ISP proxies and values a managed browser that fits an API-driven automation stack. Its main advantage is the range of proxy types and browser tooling under one service; its main drawback is that costs and allowances demand careful matching to traffic, especially for heavier residential or mobile use. Look elsewhere if a generous free allowance or a narrowly focused alternative better fits the job.

	IPS Proxy	NodeMaven
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	Yes
Paid from	—	$2.20/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Web	api, Web
Free plan	No	No
Countries covered	190 countries	—
Proxy types	residential	—
Targeting levels	city	—

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