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In our 2026 comparison of Privoxy and ProxySite, Privoxy comes out ahead overall (weighted score 91% vs 85% for ProxySite). Privoxy is rated 4.6/5 from 94 user reviews; ProxySite is rated 4.4/5 from 114 user reviews. Privoxy has a free plan; ProxySite has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Privoxy | ProxySite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Proxy & Web Scraping | Proxy & Web Scraping |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (94 reviews) | 4.4/5 (114 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Listed features | 13 | 11 |
| Integrations | 3 | 4 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Customer support | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
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Privoxy wins overall with a weighted score of 91% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Privoxy lists the most features (13 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.6/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (3 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux).
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ProxySite is a runner-up with a composite score of 85%.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Offers 11 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Available on 1 Platform: Web, fewer than the leader.
Privoxy scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 6-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Privoxy scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 6-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Privoxy is rated 4.6/5 from 94 user reviews. ProxySite is rated 4.4/5 from 114 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Privoxy has a free plan. ProxySite has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Privoxy offers a free plan; ProxySite offers a free plan.
Privoxy supports Windows, macOS and Linux; ProxySite supports Web.
Privoxy has an ease-of-use rating of 4.6/5, ProxySite has an ease-of-use rating of 4.4/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Using Privoxy saved our team significant time every week. The features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
Highly reliable software with great performance. Essential tool for professionals looking for efficiency and clean organization.
Using Privoxy saved our team significant time every week. The features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
Highly reliable software with great performance. Essential tool for professionals looking for efficiency and clean organization.
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