IPRoyal offers mobile proxies claiming 5G and 4G support with "real devices and top carriers" across 50+ countries. Their per-IP pricing model with unlimited bandwidth sounds appealing at first, but at $10/day or $130/month per IP, costs add up quickly when you need multiple connections. IPRoyal also has a smaller mobile pool of 4.5 million IPs compared to larger competitors, no free trial, and only a 24-hour refund window. Baltic Proxy takes a similar dedicated-device approach but with verified 5G carrier SIMs in Riga, Latvia, delivering consistent 80+ Mbit/s speeds with flexible daily, weekly, and monthly plans designed for both individual users and teams.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | IPRoyal | Baltic Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Network Type | Claims 5G/4G (real devices, top carriers) | 5G Mobile (Real Carrier) |
| Location | 50+ countries | Riga, Latvia (EU) |
| Speed | Not specified | 80+ Mbit/s |
| Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| IP Type | Mobile carrier IPs (per-IP pricing) | Real Mobile Carrier IP |
| Contracts | $10/day or $130/mo per IP, no free trial | No contracts — daily/weekly/monthly |
| Support | 24/7 | Telegram — fast response |
Where IPRoyal Falls Short
IPRoyal's per-IP pricing model means each mobile proxy costs $10 per day or $130 per month. While this includes unlimited bandwidth per IP, the cost structure becomes expensive when you need multiple simultaneous connections. Managing three mobile proxies would cost $390/month, and scaling further pushes costs into enterprise territory quickly. There are no volume discounts clearly advertised for mobile proxies, and the 90-day commitment price of $117/month per IP requires a long-term lock-in.
The absence of a free trial is a significant drawback. IPRoyal offers only a 24-hour refund window after purchase — one of the shortest in the industry. This means you have less than a day to evaluate whether the service meets your performance needs, test compatibility with your tools, and verify connection quality. If you discover issues after 24 hours, your options for recourse are limited.
IPRoyal's mobile proxy pool of 4.5 million IPs across 50+ countries is notably smaller than competitors like Bright Data or Oxylabs. While pool size is not everything, a smaller pool means higher chances of encountering IPs that have been flagged or rate-limited by target platforms. Additionally, IPRoyal does not publish specific speed benchmarks for their mobile proxies, making it difficult to compare performance before committing. Baltic Proxy provides transparent speed specifications — 80+ Mbit/s on dedicated 5G hardware — so you know exactly what to expect.
Why Baltic Proxy Is a Better Alternative
Baltic Proxy operates dedicated 5G mobile proxy infrastructure in Riga, Latvia, delivering carrier-grade mobile IPs with speeds exceeding 80 Mbit/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both use dedicated devices rather than peer/SDK models, which is a shared advantage. However, Baltic Proxy provides verified 5G speeds of 80+ Mbit/s on carrier SIMs in the EU, while IPRoyal does not publish specific speed benchmarks. Baltic Proxy also offers more flexible plan options without the $10/day minimum per IP or 24-hour-only refund window.
Yes, migration takes about 2 minutes. Both services support HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5, so you simply swap the proxy credentials in your tools. No special configuration changes needed.
No, IPRoyal does not offer a free trial for mobile proxies. They provide only a 24-hour refund window after purchase. This gives you very limited time to evaluate service quality before committing.