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ZeroBounce

ZeroBounce Cleans Lists.1Lookup Prevents Problems.

ZeroBounce focuses on cleaning existing email lists—1Lookup prevents bad emails from entering your system in the first place. Real-time validation, fraud detection, and superior accuracy for modern businesses that need instant results.

Real-Time Validation

ZeroBounce requires file uploads and processing time. 1Lookup validates emails instantly at 120ms for form validation and user registration.

120ms response time
Real-time API

Better Accuracy

99.5% deliverability accuracy vs ZeroBounce's 97%. Our advanced algorithms and real-time verification deliver superior results.

99.5% accuracy
Advanced algorithms

Modern Workflow

No more file uploads, waiting for processing, or batch operations. Validate emails as users enter them with modern API-first approach.

No file uploads
Instant results
Security & Fraud Prevention

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

While ZeroBounce focuses on bulk email list cleaning with basic validation, 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
MEDIUM RISK
Spam Indicator:74%
VOIP Detection:No
Recent Reports:103
Confidence:99.5%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 North America
120ms
🇪🇺 Europe
135ms
🌏 Asia Pacific
148ms
Average: 156ms

vs ZeroBounce's batch processing only

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than ZeroBounce's Sluggish API

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

ZeroBounce provides email validation but lacks comprehensive fraud detection and deliverability 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:Provider: Outlook
Line Type:Business Email
HLR Status:Deliverable
Roaming:Catch-all: No
Ported:Disposable: No
Network:MX Record: Valid
Timezone:PST (UTC-8)
Country:United States

Simple Migration from ZeroBounce

// Before (ZeroBounce)
// File upload required
const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('file', emailList);
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.zerobounce.net/v2/sendfile',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    body: formData
  }
);
// Wait for processing...
// After (1Lookup)
const response = await fetch(
  `https://api.1lookup.io/v1/email/validate`,
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {'X-API-Key': key},
    body: JSON.stringify({email})
  }
);
No file uploads needed
Real-time validation
Instant results
Better fraud detection
Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than ZeroBounce

Switch from ZeroBounce'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

ZeroBounce's batch processing model creates workflow inefficiencies and delays that real-time validation eliminates. 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 ZeroBounce'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$320

Save $70/month + efficiency

500K validations/month
$2,250$2,800

Save $550/month + time

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

Save $5,000/month + workflow

Significant savings across all tiers

Move Beyond Batch Processing

Stop cleaning lists after the fact. Start preventing bad emails from entering your system with real-time validation that's faster and more accurate.

100 free validations • 99.5% accuracy • 120ms response time