Datacenter Unlimited vs. Pay As You Go: Which FlashProxy Plan Fits Your Workflow?

When it comes to high-performance proxy infrastructure, one size rarely fits all. At FlashProxy, we understand that a web scraper running 24/7 has very different needs from a developer performing occasional ad verification. That’s why we offer two distinct ways to access our premium ATT Datacenter Proxies: Pay As You Go and Datacenter Unlimited.

Both plans give you access to the same robust infrastructure, including country-level targeting, unlimited concurrent sessions, and our 99.9% uptime guarantee. However, the billing models are designed for completely different use cases.

If you are stuck deciding between purchasing Data (GB) or Bandwidth (Mbps), this guide will break down the differences to help you stop overpaying and start optimizing.

1. Pay As You Go: The "Flexibility First" Option

The Pay As You Go model (labeled "Amount of data" in your dashboard) is all about freedom. Instead of being locked into a specific timeframe or speed limit, you purchase a specific volume of data, ranging from a 1GB trial to 10TB enterprise buckets.

How It Works

You buy a bucket of data (e.g., 5GB or 100GB). This data sits in your account, ready to use. You can use it as fast as your connection allows because there are no speed throttles on this plan. You are only limited by the total amount of traffic you consume.

Best For:

• Intermittent Projects: If you run scrapers only on weekends or sporadically, you don't want to pay for a weekly subscription that sits idle half the time.

• High-Speed Bursts: Since you aren't selecting a bandwidth cap (like 30Mbps), these proxies typically run at full network speeds. This is ideal if you need to grab data instantly but don't need to sustain that traffic all day.

• Precise Budgeting: You know exactly how much data a project requires (e.g., "I need to scrape 10,000 pages totaling 20GB").

The Verdict: Choose Pay As You Go if your priority is unrestricted speed and you want to pay strictly for what you consume.

2. Datacenter Unlimited: The "Volume King" Option

The Datacenter Unlimited plan flips the script. Instead of metering your data, we meter your Bandwidth Speed (e.g., 30 Mbps, 300 Mbps, or 1 Gbps) and bill you for a set duration (1 Day, 1 Week, etc.).

How It Works

You select a speed tier and a timeframe. For that duration, you can transfer unlimited data. There are no caps on gigabytes. If you want to run your scrapers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, consuming terabytes of data, you can, as long as your transfer rate stays within your chosen speed limit (e.g., 30 Mbps).

Best For:

• 24/7 Automation: If you have bots running continuously (like price monitoring or social media management), paying per GB would quickly become expensive. Unlimited plans offer a predictable flat rate.

• Heavy Data Users: For tasks involving video streaming, large file downloads, or massive datasets, an "unlimited data" allowance is a financial lifesaver.

• Fixed Budgeting: You pay one price (e.g., $15.00/week) and never have to worry about running out of data mid-operation.

The Verdict: Choose Datacenter Unlimited if your priority is predictable billing and you have high-volume tasks that run continuously.

Comparisons at a Glance

To summarize the key differences between the two plans:

• Pay As You Go charges you based on the volume of data (GB) you consume. Your speed is uncapped, making it perfect for sporadic, high-speed projects. Your data only expires when you use it up.

• Datacenter Unlimited charges you based on a selected bandwidth speed (Mbps) and a set duration of time. Your data volume is unlimited, making it ideal for continuous, heavy-data tasks where you need predictable billing.

Final Thoughts

Neither plan is "better." They are just different tools for different jobs.

• Go with Pay As You Go if you want maximum speed for short bursts and hate the idea of a subscription expiring while you're not using it.

• Go with Datacenter Unlimited if you are a power user who wants to leave the tap running without watching the meter.

Ready to get started? Head over to your FlashProxy Dashboard and customize the plan that fits your project today.