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# What is the difference between SOCKS5 and HTTP?

The main difference between SOCKS5 proxies and HTTP proxies lies in their security, functionality, and performance. HTTP proxies offer higher security, while SOCKS5 proxies provide faster speeds and greater flexibility, as they do not rely on any specific network protocol.<br>