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IPStack Shows Where.1Lookup Shows Why.

IPStack provides basic IP geolocation data—1Lookup delivers complete IP intelligence with fraud detection, threat assessment, and security insights. Built for businesses that need to understand user intent, not just location.

Security-First Intelligence

IPStack focuses on geolocation data—1Lookup focuses on security intelligence. Get VPN/proxy detection, threat assessment, and fraud scoring that IPStack doesn't offer.

Fraud detection included
VPN/Proxy identification
Threat intelligence
Security scoring

Better Performance

99.9% accuracy rates with faster response times. Our specialized IP intelligence infrastructure delivers better results than general geolocation services.

99.9% accuracy
Faster response times
Global coverage
Real-time updates
Security & Fraud Prevention

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

While IPStack provides basic geolocation with limited security capabilities, 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:278
Confidence:99.3%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 North America
89ms
🇪🇺 Europe
102ms
🌏 Asia Pacific
118ms
Average: 156ms

vs IPStack's 300ms+

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than IPStack's Sluggish API

Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while IPStack's infrastructure struggles with 300ms+ 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 IPStack's Limited Data

IPStack provides geolocation data but lacks comprehensive threat and fraud 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.

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

Complete Phone Profile

Carrier:ISP: AT&T Internet
Line Type:Business
HLR Status:Active Connection
Roaming:Tor Node: No
Ported:VPN: Detected
Network:Fiber/Enterprise
Timezone:CST (UTC-6)
Country:United States

Simple Migration from IPStack

// Before (IPStack)
const response = await fetch(
  `http://api.ipstack.com/{ip}`,
  {
    params: {
      access_key: apiKey,
      security: 1
    }
  }
);
// After (1Lookup)
const response = await fetch(
  `https://api.1lookup.io/v1/ip/{ip}`,
  {headers: {'X-API-Key': key}}
);
HTTPS included free
Built-in fraud detection
No module parameters needed
Comprehensive threat data
Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than IPStack

Switch from IPStack'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

IPStack charges extra for HTTPS and security modules, while 1Lookup includes all features in transparent pricing. 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 IPStack'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$450

Save Security included

1M lookups/month
$4,500$4,000

Save Better features

10M lookups/month
$40,000$35,000

Save Enterprise security

Significant savings across all tiers

Upgrade to Complete IP Intelligence

Stop settling for basic geolocation. Get the complete IP intelligence you need for security, fraud prevention, and better business decisions.

100 free lookups • Security intelligence included • 99.9% accuracy