VPNs wrap your data in a layer of security, making it impossible for your ISP to see what sites you are visiting.

Most proxies do not encrypt your data, which means your ISP or others could intercept your data.

Look for proxies that support HTTPS or SOCKS5. SOCKS5 is generally superior for streaming because it handles UDP traffic (which video uses) better and doesn't rewrite data packets, ensuring better video quality.