Need Just Phone Validation, Not SMS/Voice/Video?Skip the Platform. Get 99.9% Accuracy.
Nexmo (Vonage) is a powerful communications platform with validation as a secondary feature— but 1Lookup specializes in validation excellence. While Nexmo offers SMS, voice, and video with basic number insights, 1Lookup delivers superior validation accuracy, faster performance, and advanced fraud detection for phone, email, and IP.
Validation Specialist Focus
While Nexmo's Number Insights is a secondary feature in their communications platform, 1Lookup specializes exclusively in validation excellence. Get 99.9% accuracy, advanced fraud detection, and integrated HLR verification designed specifically for validation needs.
Superior Performance & Simplicity
Experience 156ms average response times vs. Nexmo's 200ms+, with simple validation APIs that integrate in minutes. No complex communications platform setup—just fast, accurate validation for modern applications.
Communications Platform vs. Validation Specialist
Choose breadth or depth for your validation needs
| Feature | 1Lookup | Nexmo (Vonage) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Phone Validation Focus Dedicated validation vs. secondary feature | Specialized validation accuracy | Part of communications platform | |
Platform Complexity Focused solution vs. comprehensive platform | Simple validation API | Full communications platform | |
API Response Time Faster validation with edge optimization | 156ms average globally | 200ms+ typical response | |
Service Scope Validation focus vs. full communications | Phone + Email + IP validation | SMS, Voice, Video + Number Insights | |
Pricing Model Simple validation pricing vs. multi-service rates | $0.005 per validation | Complex platform pricing | |
HLR Integration Integrated HLR vs. separate service | Built-in HLR verification | Separate Number Insights API | |
Fraud Detection Advanced fraud detection vs. basic insights | AI-powered fraud scoring | Basic insights data | |
Global Reach Both offer strong global coverage | 195+ countries | 200+ countries |
Stop Fraud Before It Starts With Intelligence Nexmo Can't Match
While Nexmo provides basic number insights as part of their communications platform, 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 Nexmo's 200ms+
Deliver Results Faster Than Nexmo's Sluggish API
Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while Nexmo'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
Get Complete Intelligence, Not Just Nexmo's Limited Data
Nexmo's Number Insights provides basic carrier data but lacks the specialized validation intelligence and fraud detection of dedicated 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.
Complete Phone Profile
Simple Migration from Nexmo
apiKey: process.env.NEXMO_API_KEY,
apiSecret: process.env.NEXMO_API_SECRET
});
nexmo.numberInsight.get({
level: 'advancedAsync',
number: phoneNumber
}, callback);
`https://api.1lookup.io/v1/validate`,
{
method: 'POST',
headers: {'X-API-Key': key},
body: JSON.stringify({phone, email, ip})
}
);
Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than Nexmo
Switch from Nexmo'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
Nexmo's complex platform pricing and separate Number Insights charges can be expensive for validation-focused 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 Nexmo'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 $500/month
Save $3,500/month
Save $25,000/month
Significant savings across all tiers
Communications Platform vs. Validation Focus
Choose based on your primary needs
Nexmo is best for:
- • Teams building full communications features
- • Applications needing SMS, voice, and video
- • Complex communications workflows
- • Teams already using Vonage platform
1Lookup is best for:
- • Teams focused on validation excellence
- • Applications requiring high accuracy
- • Fast, simple integration needs
- • Multi-service validation requirements
Platform vs. Specialist
Nexmo excels at comprehensive communications. 1Lookup excels at validation. Choose based on whether you need a platform or a specialist.
Choose Validation Excellence
Skip the communications platform complexity. Get specialized validation with superior accuracy, advanced fraud detection, and simple integration.
100 free validations • 99.9% accuracy • 50% cost savings