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IP2Location

IP2Location Locates IPs.1Lookup Intelligence Everything.

IP2Location is a established IP geolocation service—but 1Lookup delivers comprehensive intelligence with superior performance and fraud detection. While IP2Location focuses on location data, 1Lookup provides integrated IP intelligence alongside phone and email validation with real-time threat detection.

Integrated Intelligence Platform

While IP2Location provides IP geolocation data, 1Lookup offers comprehensive validation intelligence combining IP, phone, and email data. Get cross-validation insights, advanced fraud detection, and unified threat intelligence in one platform.

IP + Phone + Email validation
Cross-validation insights
Unified threat intelligence
Advanced fraud detection

Real-Time Performance

Experience 95ms average response times vs. IP2Location's 110ms+, with real-time threat intelligence updates vs. monthly database refreshes. Our cloud-native architecture delivers faster, more current intelligence.

95ms response time
Real-time intelligence updates
Cloud-native architecture
Edge optimization

Database Licensing vs. Cloud Intelligence

Modern API-first approach vs. traditional database model

Feature1LookupIP2LocationWinner

IP Intelligence Accuracy

Slightly higher accuracy with real-time updates

99.9% IP accuracy99.7% typical accuracy

API Response Time

Faster responses with edge computing

95ms average globally110ms+ typical response

Service Integration

Multi-service platform vs. IP-only

IP + Phone + Email validationIP geolocation focus

Data Updates

Continuous updates vs. periodic refreshes

Real-time threat intelligenceMonthly database updates

Pricing Model

Transparent pricing vs. licensing complexity

Simple per-query pricingDatabase licensing fees

Fraud Detection

AI-powered fraud detection vs. location data

Advanced AI fraud scoringBasic geolocation data

Geographic Coverage

Broader geographic coverage

195+ countries249+ countries

Implementation Model

Modern cloud approach vs. database licensing

Cloud-native APIDatabase + API options
Security & Fraud Prevention

Stop Fraud Before It Starts With Intelligence IP2Location Can't Match

While IP2Location provides solid IP geolocation with basic threat indicators, 1Lookup goes deeper with advanced fraud detection that analyzes patterns, identifies suspicious numbers, and provides real-time risk scoring. Protect your business from SMS fraud, account takeovers, and fake registrations with intelligence that learns and adapts.

Real-time Risk Scoring

Instant fraud probability assessment for every number

Pattern Recognition

Detect suspicious behavior patterns across millions of numbers

Adaptive Learning

AI that improves fraud detection accuracy over time

Fraud Risk Score
HIGH RISK
Spam Indicator:93%
VOIP Detection:Yes
Recent Reports:347
Confidence:99.9%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 North America
89ms
🇪🇺 Europe
96ms
🌏 Asia Pacific
108ms
Average: 156ms

vs IP2Location's 110ms+

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than IP2Location's Sluggish API

Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while IP2Location's infrastructure struggles with 110ms+ response times. Our optimized algorithms and strategic caching ensure your users never wait, improving conversion rates and user experience.

Edge Computing Network

15 global data centers for minimal latency

Intelligent Routing

Automatic routing to nearest available server

99.99% Uptime SLA

Guaranteed availability with automatic failover

Data Intelligence

Get Complete Intelligence, Not Just IP2Location's Limited Data

IP2Location provides comprehensive IP geolocation but lacks the integrated validation and fraud detection of specialized platforms. 1Lookup provides a complete intelligence profile: HLR data, subscriber status, porting history, network type, roaming information, and more. Make informed decisions with data that actually helps your business understand and verify your users.

HLR Lookup Data
Subscriber Status
Network Intelligence
Roaming Detection
Porting History
Line Type Detection
Regional Coverage
Timezone Data

Complete Phone Profile

Carrier:ISP: Cloudflare
Line Type:Hosting/CDN
HLR Status:Active Service
Roaming:Proxy: Yes
Ported:VPN: Likely
Network:Cloud Infrastructure
Timezone:Multiple Zones
Country:United States

Simple Migration from IP2Location

// Before (IP2Location)
const IP2Location = require('ip2location-nodejs');
const ip2location = new IP2Location();
ip2location.open('./IP2LOCATION-LITE-DB11.BIN');
const result = ip2location.getAll(ipAddress);
// Database file management required
// After (1Lookup)
const response = await fetch(
  `https://api.1lookup.io/v1/validate`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {'X-API-Key': key},
    body: JSON.stringify({ip, phone, email})
  }
);
No database files needed
Real-time threat intelligence
Multi-service validation
Cloud-native architecture
Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than IP2Location

Switch from IP2Location's complex implementation to 1Lookup's clean REST API in one line of code. Our documentation is clearer, our examples work out of the box, and our support team actually responds. Plus, no rate limits means you can scale without throttling headaches.

No Rate Limits

Scale to millions of requests without throttling

24/7 Support

Real humans, not chatbots, when you need help

Clear Documentation

Examples that work, guides that make sense

Pricing & Scale

Save Significantly on Validation Without Sacrificing Quality

IP2Location's database licensing and complex pricing tiers can be expensive and inflexible for modern cloud applications. 1Lookup offers transparent, predictable pricing that scales with your business. No surprise charges, no commitment requirements, no rate limit fees. Just better validation at a fraction of the cost.

Significant Cost Savings

$0.005 vs IP2Location's higher pricing

No Hidden Fees

What you see is what you pay—no surprises

Volume Discounts

Save even more as you scale up

Monthly Cost Comparison

100K lookups/month
$500$600+ database fees

Save $100/month

1M lookups/month
$4,500$5,500+ licensing

Save $1,000/month

10M lookups/month
$40,000$50,000+ enterprise

Save $10,000/month

Significant savings across all tiers

Geolocation vs. Validation Intelligence

Choose based on your intelligence needs

IP2Location is best for:

  • • IP geolocation and mapping needs
  • • Location-based content delivery
  • • Geographic analytics and reporting
  • • Traditional database workflows

1Lookup is best for:

  • • Comprehensive user validation
  • • Fraud detection and prevention
  • • Real-time threat intelligence
  • • Modern cloud-native applications

Location vs. Intelligence

IP2Location excels at geographic mapping. 1Lookup excels at validation intelligence and fraud detection. Choose based on your primary use case.

Upgrade to Intelligence

Move beyond basic IP geolocation to comprehensive validation intelligence. Get IP, phone, and email validation with real-time fraud detection.

100 free validations • IP + Phone + Email • Real-time intelligence