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ipinfo.io Provides IP Info.1Lookup Delivers Intelligence.

ipinfo.io is a popular IP geolocation service—but 1Lookup delivers comprehensive validation intelligence with superior performance and fraud detection. While ipinfo.io focuses on IP data, 1Lookup provides integrated validation for phone, email, and IP with advanced security features and real-time threat intelligence.

Comprehensive Validation Intelligence

While ipinfo.io 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
Advanced fraud detection
Unified threat intelligence

Superior Performance & Security

Experience 95ms average response times vs. ipinfo.io's 105ms+, with real-time threat intelligence and AI-powered fraud detection. Our edge-optimized network delivers faster, more secure validation intelligence.

95ms response time
Real-time threat intelligence
AI-powered fraud detection
Edge-optimized network

IP Information vs. Validation Intelligence

Information vs. actionable security intelligence

Feature1Lookupipinfo.ioWinner

IP Intelligence Accuracy

Slightly higher accuracy with real-time updates

99.9% IP accuracy99.5% typical accuracy

API Response Time

Faster responses with edge computing

95ms average globally105ms+ typical response

Service Integration

Multi-service platform vs. IP-only

IP + Phone + Email validationIP intelligence focus

Fraud Detection

AI-powered fraud detection vs. basic threat data

Advanced AI fraud scoringBasic threat indicators

Pricing Model

Transparent pricing vs. subscription tiers

Simple per-query pricingTiered subscription pricing

Data Quality

Continuous updates vs. regular refreshes

Real-time threat intelligenceRegular data updates

Developer Experience

Multi-service API vs. IP-focused endpoints

Modern unified APISimple IP API

Geographic Coverage

Similar global coverage

195+ countries195+ countries
Security & Fraud Prevention

Stop Fraud Before It Starts With Intelligence ipinfo.io Can't Match

While ipinfo.io 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:91%
VOIP Detection:Yes
Recent Reports:283
Confidence:99.9%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 North America
91ms
🇪🇺 Europe
98ms
🌏 Asia Pacific
106ms
Average: 156ms

vs ipinfo.io's 105ms+

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than ipinfo.io's Sluggish API

Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while ipinfo.io's infrastructure struggles with 105ms+ 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 ipinfo.io's Limited Data

ipinfo.io provides good IP geolocation but lacks the comprehensive 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: Google Cloud
Line Type:Hosting/Cloud
HLR Status:Active Service
Roaming:Proxy: No
Ported:VPN: No
Network:Cloud Infrastructure
Timezone:PST (UTC-8)
Country:United States

Simple Migration from ipinfo.io

// Before (ipinfo.io)
const response = await fetch(
  `https://ipinfo.io/${ipAddress}?token=${token}`
);
const data = await response.json();
// IP geolocation data only
console.log(data.city, data.region, data.country);
// 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})
  }
);
Multi-service validation
Advanced fraud detection
Unified data response
Real-time threat intelligence
Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than ipinfo.io

Switch from ipinfo.io'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

ipinfo.io's subscription tiers and IP-only focus can be expensive for comprehensive validation 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 ipinfo.io'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$550+ IP-only

Save $50/month + features

1M lookups/month
$4,500$5,000+ IP service

Save $500/month + validation

10M lookups/month
$40,000$45,000+ enterprise

Save $5,000/month + intelligence

Significant savings across all tiers

IP Information vs. Validation Intelligence

Choose based on your intelligence needs

ipinfo.io is best for:

  • • IP geolocation and mapping
  • • Location-based content delivery
  • • Geographic analytics
  • • Simple IP information needs

1Lookup is best for:

  • • Comprehensive user validation
  • • Fraud detection and prevention
  • • Security and threat intelligence
  • • Multi-service validation needs

Information vs. Intelligence

ipinfo.io provides IP information. 1Lookup provides actionable intelligence. Choose based on whether you need data or security insights.

Upgrade to Actionable Intelligence

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

100 free validations • IP + Phone + Email • Advanced fraud detection