SOCKS5 and HTTP are the two most common proxy protocols. Understanding their differences helps you choose the right one for your needs...
What is an HTTP Proxy?
HTTP proxies are designed specifically for web traffic. They understand HTTP/HTTPS protocols and can cache content, filter requests, and modify headers...
What is a SOCKS5 Proxy?
SOCKS5 is a versatile protocol that works with any type of traffic - web, email, P2P, gaming, etc. It doesn't interpret the data, just forwards it...
Key Differences
HTTP proxies are faster for web browsing but limited to HTTP traffic. SOCKS5 is more versatile, supports authentication, UDP traffic, and works with any application...
When to Use Each
Use HTTP proxies for web scraping and browsing. Choose SOCKS5 for gaming, streaming, P2P, or when you need protocol flexibility...