IP Per Tab vs FoxyProxy: Unlimited Per-Tab Residential IPs vs. a 4-Proxy Limit

Searching for a FoxyProxy alternative because you’ve hit the four-proxy limit on tab assignment, or because entering proxy credentials manually for every server is taking too long?

FoxyProxy already lets you assign a different proxy to individual tabs, but that mode caps out at four proxy servers across four tabs, and every proxy has to be sourced separately and entered by hand.

IP Per Tab is more than a proxy switcher, and is built around a different model: it assigns a residential IP to any open tab with no fixed tab limit, and the proxies come included with the plan instead of being sourced separately.

Here’s a full feature-by-feature breakdown of both tools, so you can decide which one fits how you actually work.

PureVPN’s IP Per Tab vs FoxyProxy

Feature	FoxyProxy	IP Per Tab by PureVPN
Per-tab proxy assignment	Up to 4 proxy servers across 4 tabs	No fixed tab limit
Domain-based auto-assignment	URL pattern matching changes the active browser-wide connection	Domain Rule Engine assigns only the matching tab
Proxy source	Bring your own, or buy separately from any vendor	Residential IPs included in the connected PureVPN plan
Setup per proxy	Manual: server, port, protocol, username, password	Sign in, assign from a dropdown
WebRTC leak protection	Included	Included
Cost	Free extension, proxies priced separately	Free extension, plans from $19.92/month
Support	Open-source, community-maintained	24/7 support tied to a PureVPN account

Proxy Scope: How Many Tabs Can Each Tool Run on Different Proxies?

FoxyProxy’s per-tab mode assigns individual proxies to tabs, but FoxyProxy limits this feature to 4 proxy servers across 4 different tabs at once. A 5th tab needing its own proxy has no slot available in that mode.

IP Per Tab reads the proxy assignment from the tab itself rather than from a fixed slot system, so there’s no hard cap on how many open tabs can each carry a different residential IP.

Domain Rules: How Does Each Tool Automate Proxy Switching?

FoxyProxy’s URL pattern matching activates a single active proxy connection browser-wide when a visited address matches a defined pattern. This mode runs separately from the 4-tab assignment feature, and a matched pattern changes the one active connection rather than a specific tab.

IP Per Tab’s Domain Rule Engine assigns a proxy directly to the tab that triggers a match. IP Per Tab evaluates rules on every navigation event, and only the tab that navigated to the matching domain gets the new assignment. Other open tabs keep whatever proxy or direct connection they already had.

Proxy Sourcing: Do You Need to Buy Your Own Proxies?

FoxyProxy is a pure management layer. Its own listing states no paid account is necessary, and users bring their own proxies or buy them from any vendor. FoxyProxy doesn’t supply IPs itself.

IP Per Tab draws its residential IPs directly from the plan tied to the user’s PureVPN account. IP Per Tab populates available proxies automatically after sign-in, with 12 GB, 25 GB, and 50 GB monthly tiers starting at $19.92/month.

Setup: How Long Does It Take to Get Running?

FoxyProxy setup, per proxy: Add a new proxy Enter proxy type (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5) Enter server address and port Enter username and password, if the proxy requires authentication Repeat for each additional proxy, up to 4 for tab assignment

IP Per Tab setup: Sign in with a PureVPN account Assign a proxy to any open tab from the dropdown

Leak Protection: Does Either Tool Prevent IP Exposure?

Both tools include a WebRTC on/off toggle to limit exposure of the real IP address through WebRTC. Neither claim is exclusive here.

Support: Who Do You Contact When Something Breaks?

FoxyProxy is open-source and community-maintained, backed by extensive built-in help documentation rather than a dedicated support line.

IP Per Tab is backed by a PureVPN account, with 24/7 customer support attached to that account.

Which Tool Fits Your Use Case?

Your Situation	Best Fit	Why
Running more than 4 tabs on distinct IPs at once	IP Per Tab	No fixed limit on how many tabs can carry a different proxy
Already own a proxy pool from another vendor	FoxyProxy	Built to manage proxies you’ve already sourced, with no plan required
Want proxies included without a separate purchase	IP Per Tab	Residential IPs are included with the connected PureVPN plan
Setting up proxies manually is a bottleneck	IP Per Tab	No server, port, or credential entry required
Need DNS leak protection built in	IP Per Tab	DNS leak protection toggle included alongside WebRTC protection

Frequently Asked Questions