Smart Proxy Selection: Automated Detection of Anti-Bot Defenses Before Investment

Mobile proxies cost 5-10× more than datacenter IPs, making proxy tier selection a critical cost optimization decision in web scraping projects. The tool profiles a target's anti-bot vendor and challenge system using passive HTTP analysis alone, allowing teams to test whether mobile-grade trust is actually necessary before committing infrastructure spend. This transforms proxy selection from manual guesswork into automated, data-driven decision-making.