9HTTP Unlimited Residential Proxies come in two versions — "bandwidth" and "port" — and both place no limit on proxy traffic. The bandwidth version is priced by usage duration and bandwidth tier, suited to high-traffic tasks planned by the day, week, or month; the port version is configured by number of ports, suited to scenarios that need several access ports in use at once and heavy API calls. This article compares the two to help businesses choose.
First, What "Unlimited Traffic" Means
- Unlimited Residential Proxies means no limit on proxy traffic usage — there's no per-traffic billing
- It does not mean unlimited requests: the actual number of requests you can make is still affected by the target website's limits, request frequency, network conditions, and similar factors
- The official site asks that usage follow fair use and the target website's rules
Bandwidth Version: Priced by Duration and Bandwidth Tier
- Pricing. Duration plus bandwidth tier. On duration, there's a 3-hour trial plan, plus 1-day, 7-day, 15-day, and 30-day plans; bandwidth runs across several tiers from 100Mbps up to 1000Mbps
- The longer the duration, the lower the effective daily cost — specific pricing is as listed on the official site
- Features. Unlimited traffic usage, global residential IP coverage, stable proxy connections, and support for rotating and sticky sessions
- Best for. High-traffic tasks planned by period, such as staged SEO monitoring, e-commerce analysis, website testing, and ad verification
Port Version: Configured by Number of Ports
- Pricing. By number of ports and validity period. The official site shows tiers such as 50, 100, and 200 ports, and a custom port count is also available; validity can be chosen by number of days, commonly 3, 7, or 30 days
- Features. Unlimited traffic, rotation every 3–30 minutes, global residential IP coverage
- Best for. Scenarios that need several access ports in use at once and heavy API calls
- The exact meaning and usage of ports is as described in the official documentation
The Two Versions Side by Side
| Dimension | Bandwidth Version | Port Version |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis | Duration + bandwidth tier | Number of ports + validity period |
| Proxy traffic | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Session mode | Rotating and sticky sessions | 3–30 minute rotation |
| Better suited to | High-traffic tasks planned by period | Parallel ports, API-heavy workloads |
How to Choose: A Few Reference Points
- If the task is mostly limited by transfer speed and concurrency: go with the bandwidth version and choose a tier based on the task's data volume and concurrency
- If the task is mostly limited by the number of access ports in use at once: go with the port version and configure the number of ports you need
- If you're still unsure: start with the bandwidth version's 3-hour trial plan to check performance. The trial plan assigns regions randomly, so if you need to verify a specific region, use a regular plan
- If usage is modest and easy to predict: pay-by-traffic Dynamic Residential Proxies may fit better. If you need a long-term fixed IP: look at Long Acting Static ISP proxies
A Usage Note
9HTTP's proxy service does not support use within mainland China, so confirm your use case in advance. A proxy provides the network exit point, and actual business activity should still follow the target platform's rules and applicable laws and regulations.
Summary
The difference between the two Unlimited Residential Proxy versions is what you plan around: the bandwidth version is planned by duration and bandwidth, while the port version is planned by number of ports. Working out whether your task is limited by bandwidth and concurrency or by the number of parallel ports makes the choice much clearer. 9HTTP as a whole covers 195+ countries and regions worldwide, and businesses can choose across Dynamic Residential Proxies, Long Acting Static ISP proxies, and Unlimited Residential Proxies based on their needs.