If you aren’t yet aware of the difference between software that hide your IP and the typical proxy server I’m first going to briefly explain that for you. Software that hides your IP is something purchased by you that you personally install on your computer in order to hide your IP address for personal privacy on the internet. A proxy server is a website you can surf different sites through if your IP has been banned. It is also good for privacy on the internet although it can be detected as a proxy server. 

With a software program you have full access over when your hiding your IP and when not to. You can also use it to look like you’re using an IP although it really isn’t yours and it gets switched after viewing the site. If you’re banned from websites or you use many accounts on the same website this software can be helpful in assuring that you’re using different IP addresses each time you access it. This is great for social networks and for websites you conduct business on but don’t like sharing your personal information with. 

Proxy servers/sites can be accessed on all computers and or mainly used by school students who want to access social networks where it’s been banned on the computer. All school, colleges and workplaces have programs to ban access to certain websites, with proxy servers you can view these websites without worrying about being denied access. It is also ideal if you have been banned on these networks as well because you can use your computer too access the sites still. These proxies are only useful for anonymous surfing on certain websites though and can’t be used to surf most websites. Also most businesses won’t allow you to access their website if you’re using a proxy as it is detectable to them.

If you’re just looking to surf social networks at school or work, or because you have been banned in the past then I suggest using a proxy server. If you plan on doing business online and your purpose of hiding your IP is to not show people you’re buying things of your details then you will want to invest in a program that will do this. Beside the online privacy provided, software like Invisible Browsing also assures you online anonymity by cleaning the online tracks you leave behind when surfing the web.  You can find software programs that hide your IP for around $40 online and it’s worth it to protect both your  online privacy and anonymity.