ipapi Shows Location.1Lookup Reveals Intent.
ipapi provides basic IP geolocation—1Lookup delivers comprehensive IP intelligence with fraud detection, VPN identification, and risk scoring. Built for businesses that need security insights, not just location data.
Built-in Fraud Detection
ipapi tells you where an IP is located—1Lookup tells you if it's trustworthy. Our fraud detection identifies VPNs, proxies, Tor nodes, and suspicious patterns that basic geolocation services miss.
Comprehensive Intelligence
Get geolocation plus ISP details, connection type, threat intelligence, and behavioral analytics. 1Lookup provides the complete picture for security and personalization decisions.
Basic Location vs. Intelligence
Why comprehensive IP intelligence matters
ipapi provides:
- • Basic geolocation (country, city, region)
- • ISP name and organization
- • Time zone information
- • Currency and language data
- • Limited threat detection
Good for basic location-based content personalization
1Lookup includes:
- • All geolocation data + advanced fraud detection
- • VPN/proxy identification and risk scoring
- • Tor node detection and threat intelligence
- • Connection type and behavioral analytics
- • Real-time security insights
Perfect for security, fraud prevention, and compliance
Stop Fraud Before It Starts With Intelligence ipapi Can't Match
While ipapi provides basic geolocation with minimal security features, 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
Global Response Times
vs ipapi's 250ms+
Deliver Results Faster Than ipapi's Sluggish API
Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while ipapi's infrastructure struggles with 250ms+ 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
Get Complete Intelligence, Not Just ipapi's Limited Data
ipapi provides basic location data but lacks comprehensive threat intelligence. 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.
Complete Phone Profile
Simple Migration from ipapi
`http://api.ipapi.com/{ip}`,
{
params: {
access_key: apiKey,
format: 'json'
}
}
);
`https://api.1lookup.io/v1/ip/{ip}`,
{headers: {'X-API-Key': key}}
);
Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than ipapi
Switch from ipapi'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
Save Significantly on Validation Without Sacrificing Quality
ipapi's basic geolocation pricing doesn't include the advanced security features your business needs. 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 ipapi'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
Save More security features
Save Better value/features
Save Enterprise features
Significant savings across all tiers
Upgrade to IP Intelligence
Stop guessing about IP intent. Get comprehensive intelligence that helps you make better security and business decisions.
100 free lookups • Fraud detection included • 99.9% accuracy