What is the difference between HTTP and SOCKS5 protocols?

Both are protocols used to route your traffic.

• HTTP/S is the most common and is supported by virtually all tools. It's ideal for web scraping.
• SOCKS5 is a more versatile, lower-level protocol that can handle different types of traffic beyond just web browsing.For most web scraping tasks, HTTP is the recommended choice. You can learn more in our Protocols Guide.