> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oculusproxies.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shared or Dedicated Datacenter proxies

> Confused about which datacenter proxy to pick? This side-by-side comparison will make your decision easier!

| **Feature**               | **[Shared Datacenter 🏢](https://docs.oculusproxies.com/proxy-networks/shared-datacenter/intro)** | **[Dedicated Datacenter 🛡️](https://docs.oculusproxies.com/proxy-networks/dedicated-datacenter/intro)** |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **IP Ownership**          | Shared                                                                                            | Exclusive                                                                                                |
| **Performance**           | Fast and reliable                                                                                 | Ultra-fast with superior performance                                                                     |
| **Anonymity & Security**  | Moderate (shared pool)                                                                            | High (private IPs reduce bans)                                                                           |
| **Use Cases**             | Basic data collection, market research, web scraping                                              | Multi-accounting, automation, large-scale data collection                                                |
| **Global Coverage**       | 1.6 million IPs in 98+ countries                                                                  | 1.6 million IPs in 98+ countries                                                                         |
| **Uptime**                | 99% uptime                                                                                        | 99% uptime                                                                                               |
| **Session Time**          | IP remains the same, refreshes after 3 minutes of inactivity                                      | Static IP                                                                                                |
| **Bypassing Limitations** | Works for general access but may be detected on strict sites                                      | Avoids IP bans and geo-blocks effortlessly                                                               |
| **Cost**                  | Budget-friendly                                                                                   | Higher cost for exclusivity                                                                              |