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When 98% Accuracy Isn't Enough,Upgrade to 99.5% with AI-Powered Validation.

Kickbox is a solid email validation service—but 1Lookup delivers superior accuracy, faster responses, and advanced fraud detection. Both are validation specialists, but 1Lookup's modern architecture and AI-powered algorithms provide the edge you need for critical applications.

AI-Powered Accuracy

While Kickbox provides solid 98% validation accuracy, 1Lookup's AI-powered algorithms achieve 99.5% deliverability accuracy. Our machine learning models continuously improve, adapting to new email patterns and delivering superior results.

99.5% accuracy rate
AI-powered algorithms
Continuous learning
Advanced pattern recognition

Superior Performance

Experience 120ms average response times vs. Kickbox's 200ms+. Our globally distributed edge network and optimized algorithms ensure your users never wait for validation results, improving conversion rates and user experience.

120ms response time
Global edge network
60% faster than Kickbox
99.99% uptime

Validation Specialist vs. Validation Specialist

Both focus on email validation—1Lookup just does it better

Feature1LookupKickboxWinner

Email Validation Accuracy

Higher accuracy with advanced algorithms

99.5% deliverability accuracy98% typical accuracy

API Response Time

Faster responses for better UX

120ms real-time validation200ms+ average response

Fraud Detection

Comprehensive fraud protection vs basic filtering

Advanced AI fraud scoringBasic spam detection

Pricing Transparency

Transparent pricing vs complex credit systems

Simple per-validation pricingCredit-based pricing tiers

Real-time Validation

Optimized for real-time use cases

Instant real-time APIReal-time + batch processing

Disposable Email Detection

More comprehensive disposable email protection

Advanced disposable detectionStandard disposable filtering

Global Coverage

Slightly better international coverage

195+ countries supported190+ countries supported

API Design

Both offer solid API experiences

Modern REST APIREST API with webhooks
Security & Fraud Prevention

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

While Kickbox provides solid email validation with basic fraud detection, 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:77%
VOIP Detection:No
Recent Reports:118
Confidence:99.5%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 North America
117ms
🇪🇺 Europe
124ms
🌏 Asia Pacific
138ms
Average: 156ms

vs Kickbox's 200ms+

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than Kickbox's Sluggish API

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

Kickbox provides good email validation but lacks the advanced intelligence 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:Provider: Gmail
Line Type:Consumer Email
HLR Status:Deliverable
Roaming:Role Account: No
Ported:Disposable: No
Network:MX Record: Valid
Timezone:PST (UTC-8)
Country:United States

Simple Migration from Kickbox

// Before (Kickbox)
const kickbox = require('kickbox')(
  process.env.KICKBOX_API_KEY
);
kickbox.verify(email, (err, response) => {
  // Handle validation result
  // Basic validation data
});
// After (1Lookup)
const response = await fetch(
  `https://api.1lookup.io/v1/email/validate`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {'X-API-Key': key},
    body: JSON.stringify({email})
  }
);
Modern async/await API
More comprehensive data
Better fraud detection
Advanced deliverability insights
Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than Kickbox

Switch from Kickbox'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

Kickbox's credit-based pricing can be confusing and expensive at scale compared to 1Lookup's transparent per-validation model. 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 Kickbox'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

50K validations/month
$250$350

Save $100/month

500K validations/month
$2,250$3,000

Save $750/month

5M validations/month
$20,000$25,000

Save $5,000/month

Significant savings across all tiers

Upgrade Your Email Validation

Experience the difference that superior accuracy, faster responses, and advanced fraud detection make for your business. Try 1Lookup today.

100 free validations • 99.5% accuracy • 60% faster than Kickbox