Smarty Validates Addresses.1Lookup Validates Users.
Smarty is a robust address validation and autocomplete service—but 1Lookup delivers comprehensive user validation for phone, email, and IP with superior performance. While Smarty focuses on postal addresses, 1Lookup provides unified validation with advanced fraud detection for user verification and security.
Complete User Validation
While Smarty focuses on address validation and autocomplete, 1Lookup provides comprehensive user validation including phone, email, and IP addresses. Get fraud detection, user verification, and validation intelligence that addresses alone can't provide.
Superior Performance & Simplicity
Experience 120ms average response times vs. Smarty's 160ms+, with 99.5% validation accuracy and simple API integration. Our edge-optimized network and focused validation approach delivers faster, more reliable results.
Address Validation vs. User Validation
Different approaches to data validation
| Feature | 1Lookup | Smarty | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Service Focus Different validation specializations | Phone + Email + IP validation | Address validation & verification | |
Integration Complexity Simple integration vs. complex address processing | Simple unified API | Complex address workflows | |
Response Performance Faster performance with edge computing | 120ms average globally | 160ms+ typical response | |
Fraud Detection Advanced fraud detection vs. address validation | AI-powered fraud scoring | Address verification focus | |
Global Coverage Broader international address coverage | 195+ countries | 230+ countries | |
Data Accuracy Higher accuracy rates | 99.5% validation accuracy | 95% address accuracy | |
Pricing Model Transparent pricing vs. complex service tiers | Simple per-validation pricing | Complex address service tiers | |
Use Case Scope Different validation focuses | User validation & fraud detection | Address validation & autocomplete |
Stop Fraud Before It Starts With Intelligence Smarty Can't Match
While Smarty provides excellent address validation and autocomplete 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 Smarty's 160ms+
Deliver Results Faster Than Smarty's Sluggish API
Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while Smarty's infrastructure struggles with 160ms+ 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 Smarty's Limited Data
Smarty provides comprehensive address validation and autocomplete but lacks phone, email, and IP validation capabilities. 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 Smarty
const credentials = new SmartySDK.core.StaticCredentials(
authId, authToken
);
// Address validation only
const client = SmartySDK.core.buildClient.usStreet(credentials);
`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 Smarty
Switch from Smarty'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
Smarty's complex address service pricing and multiple validation tiers can be expensive compared to 1Lookup's simple 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 Smarty'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 $200/month
Save $1,500/month
Save $12,000/month
Significant savings across all tiers
Address Validation vs. User Validation
Choose based on your validation needs
Smarty is best for:
- • Address validation and autocomplete
- • Postal address standardization
- • Address verification workflows
- • Shipping and logistics applications
1Lookup is best for:
- • User registration and authentication
- • Phone, email, and IP validation
- • Fraud detection and prevention
- • Customer verification workflows
Different Validation Needs
Smarty excels at address validation and autocomplete. 1Lookup excels at user validation and fraud detection. Choose based on your specific validation requirements.
Validate Users, Not Just Addresses
While addresses tell you where users are, phone, email, and IP validation tell you who they are. Get comprehensive user validation with advanced fraud detection.
100 free validations • Phone + Email + IP • 29% cost savings