Advantage #1
QualityAethyn
Premium 99.2% / Elite 99.9%GeonodeBudget entry
Aethyn vs Geonode
Geonode is an inexpensive self-serve proxy provider popular with cost-sensitive teams getting started. Aethyn focuses on consented residential Premium and Elite pools with username-encoded targeting and public Euro per-GB rates.
€2.00 / GB Volume Rates
0 Minimum Commitments
Instant Self-Serve
Aethyn is our product. Competitor claims were last verified against Geonode's public pricing.
WHY TEAMS SWITCH
Where Aethyn wins against Geonode
The core architecture & pricing decisions that make engineering teams switch.
Advantage #2
TargetingAethyn
City + ISP in usernameGeonodeBasic geo
Advantage #3
SessionsAethyn
Sticky 30m–24hGeonodeBasic rotation
Advantage #4
SourcingAethyn
KYC-verifiedGeonodeInexpensive rotating
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Quick verdict
Geonode wins on cheaper entry for teams that need any working proxy yesterday without Premium-tier spend — that budget posture is a fair concession. Aethyn does not try to win a race to the bottom on sticker price. We publish Premium €2.90→€2.00/GB (10 GB = €29), Elite €6.50→€4.50/GB, PAYG +10% that never expires, plus 85M+ IPs, 195+ countries, and sticky sessions from 30 minutes to 24 hours in the username. When success rate on protected targets and credential-level geo/ISP control matter more than the lowest prepaid plan, Aethyn is the upgrade path.
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Feature matrix
How Aethyn and Geonode line up on the decisions that matter at purchase time.
| Feature | AethynOUR CHOICE | Geonode |
|---|---|---|
| Entry posture | €29 for 10 GB Premium | Cheaper small self-serve plans |
| Billing model | Per-GB sub or PAYG | Low-cost packages |
| Pool tiers | Premium / Elite | Budget rotating inventory |
| Targeting | Country, city, ISP, session | Basic geo on paid plans |
| Sticky sessions | 30 min–24h | Basic sticky on paid plans |
| Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 | HTTP/HTTPS (SOCKS varies) |
| Sourcing | Consented, KYC-verified | Budget-network sourcing |
| Best fit | Production residential | Cheap entry / light use |
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Pricing models
As of August 14, 2026. We compare structure — expiry, multipliers, minimums — not a unit-price scoreboard. Aethyn pricing · Geonode pricing
AethynRECOMMENDED FOR ENGINEERS
Per-GB, subscription or pay-as-you-go, all public
- Premium residential from €2.90/GB entry down to €2.00/GB at 90+ GB/month — 10 GB subscription is €29
- Elite residential from €6.50/GB down to €4.50/GB at volume, for hardened anti-bot targets
- Pay-as-you-go is a flat +10% over subscription rates, and PAYG bandwidth never expires
- Per-byte metering with live usage in the dashboard; unlimited concurrent threads on every plan
- Explicit Premium vs Elite quality split instead of one undifferentiated budget pool
Geonode
Low-cost self-serve proxy plans
- Cheaper entry on small self-serve plans — confirm live packages on Geonode pricing
- Simple onboarding aimed at individuals and small teams
- Rotating proxy products suitable for light scraping and basic privacy use
- Budget positioning versus mid-market and Premium residential brands
- Feature depth (ISP targeting, dual success-rate tiers) is thinner by design
Methodology: Aethyn figures are from our published pricing page. Competitor claims reflect their public materials as of August 14, 2026 (source). Where a public rate is not verifiable we say so. See also how we measure quality.
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Network & pool
Aethyn
- 85M+ residential IPs across 195+ countries, sourced from consented, KYC-verified peers
- Two explicit pools: Premium (99.2% success rate) and Elite (99.9%, curated high-reputation ISP exits)
- Country targeting on both tiers; city, ISP, and ASN targeting on Elite
- HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 on dedicated ports from one credential set
Geonode
- Budget rotating proxy inventory for cost-sensitive workloads
- Self-serve dashboard and simple plan packaging
- Geo options on paid plans suitable for light targeting needs
- Less emphasis on dual high-reputation residential tiers
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Sessions & targeting
Sticky sessions are username-native: session-<id> for 30 minutes, lifetime up to 1440 minutes, alongside country/city/ISP on Elite.
Geonode supports rotating exits and basic sticky options on paid plans. Fine for light automation; fleets that need long sticky identities and ISP pinning usually outgrow budget session controls.
Aethyn username — targeting in the credential
aethyn-d9e2c-country-us-session-a3xq-lifetime-30See authentication docs and targeting for the full grammar.
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Integration
Both accept standard HTTP proxy URLs. Geonode recipes use their gateway host with plan credentials; Aethyn consolidates targeting into the username on proxy.aethyn.io.
Aethyn — Python requests
import requests
username = "aethyn-d9e2c-country-us-session-a3xq-lifetime-30"
proxy = "http://" + username + ":YOUR_PROXY_PASSWORD@proxy.aethyn.io:2099"
resp = requests.get(
"https://example.com/products",
proxies={"http": proxy, "https": proxy},
timeout=30,
)
print(resp.status_code)Geonode (illustrative public pattern)
import requests
username = "YOUR_USERNAME"
password = "YOUR_PASSWORD"
proxy = "http://" + username + ":" + password + "@proxy.geonode.io:9000"
resp = requests.get(
"https://example.com/products",
proxies={"http": proxy, "https": proxy},
timeout=30,
)
print(resp.status_code)Prefer a typed helper? See the official SDK or Python requests setup.
Where Aethyn stands out
- Premium 99.2% and Elite 99.9% residential pools
- Username-encoded country, city, ISP, and sticky lifetime
- Published €/GB ladder; PAYG never expires
- Consented KYC-verified sourcing
- Unlimited concurrent threads on every plan
Where Geonode is strong
- Cheaper entry for small self-serve plans
- Fast onboarding for individuals
- Adequate rotating proxies for light, unprotected targets
- Simple packaging without enterprise sales friction
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Trade-offs with Geonode
- Budget pools show higher variance on anti-bot-heavy sites
- Fewer advanced targeting knobs (city/ISP/ASN) than Elite residential
- Less explicit dual-tier success-rate marketing
- May need a second vendor as soon as production hardens
Choose Geonode if
Cost-sensitive users who need inexpensive rotating proxies for light or early-stage workloads.
Choose Aethyn ifENGINEER CHOICE
Teams graduating from budget proxies to production residential with explicit Premium/Elite quality.
EASY SETUP
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Switch from Geonode in three steps
Get started in minutes with a straightforward setup and clear documentation.
Create account / credentials
Create an Aethyn account when Geonode success rates on your real targets plateau. Start on Premium (€29 / 10 GB); move blocked domains to Elite.
Configure targeting
Point clients at proxy.aethyn.io:2099 (SOCKS5 1099) or Elite 5499/3499. Encode country/session/lifetime in the username; add city/ISP on Elite as needed.
Connect & cut over
Pilot in parallel for a week, then cancel the budget plan once parity is proven.
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Alternatives to Geonode
Best for: Premium/Elite upgradeAethynPremium/Elite residential with username-encoded targeting.Best for: cheap non-expiring GBIPRoyalBudget residential with non-expiring traffic.Best for: free/budget entryWebshareBudget self-serve with a free tier.Best for: free lists / experimentsProxyScrapeFree lists plus cheap paid plans for experiments.
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The verdict
Geonode is a fair inexpensive on-ramp. Aethyn wins once you need Premium/Elite residential quality, sticky geo control, and published Euro per-GB pricing for production automation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aethyn a Geonode alternative?
Yes when you outgrow budget rotating proxies. Geonode is fine for cheap entry; Aethyn is built for Premium/Elite residential success rates and credential-level targeting.
Which is cheaper?
Geonode typically offers cheaper entry — we concede that qualitatively. Check their pricing page for live plans; Aethyn's public ladder starts at €2.90/GB Premium (€29 for 10 GB).
Do I need Elite?
Use Premium first. Move only the domains that still fail to Elite (€6.50→€4.50/GB) instead of putting all traffic on the expensive pool.
Does Aethyn PAYG expire?
No. Pay-as-you-go bandwidth never expires and is priced at +10% over subscription rates.
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