1Lookup

Mailgun

Mailgun Sends Email.1Lookup Validates It.

Mailgun excels at email delivery but treats validation as a side feature. 1Lookup specializes in validation-first architecture with 99.5% accuracy, advanced fraud detection, and real-time verification that email platforms can't match.

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Platform vs Specialist

Understanding the difference between email platforms and validation specialists

Mailgun: Email Platform

Mailgun focuses on email delivery infrastructure with sending, routing, and analytics. Email validation is an add-on feature to support their delivery services.

Primary focus: Email delivery

Best for: Sending emails at scale

Validation: Secondary feature

Pricing: Platform + validation

1Lookup: Validation Specialist

1Lookup is built exclusively for data validation with enterprise-grade accuracy, fraud detection, and real-time verification. Pure focus on validation excellence.

Primary focus: Data validation

Best for: Validation at scale

Validation: Core expertise

Pricing: Per-validation only

Validation Feature Comparison

How specialists compare to platforms for validation needs

Feature	1Lookup	Mailgun	Winner
Email Validation Accuracy Higher accuracy with specialized validation algorithms	99.5% deliverability accuracy	96% typical accuracy	1Lookup
Validation Speed Faster validation for better user experience	120ms real-time validation	200ms+ response time	1Lookup
Fraud Detection Comprehensive fraud protection vs. simple validation	Advanced fraud scoring included	Basic validation only	1Lookup
Service Focus Focused validation vs. full email platform	Specialized email validation	Email delivery + validation	Different
Pricing Model Simple validation pricing vs. complex platform costs	Pay-per-validation	Monthly plans + validation costs	1Lookup
API Complexity Focused API vs. multi-feature platform	Simple validation API	Complex email platform API	1Lookup
Getting Started Quick validation vs. full platform onboarding	Instant validation access	Email platform setup required	1Lookup
Disposable Email Detection Comprehensive disposable email protection	Advanced disposable detection	Basic disposable filtering	1Lookup

Security & Fraud Prevention

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

Basic validation without advanced fraud protection 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

LOW RISK

Spam Indicator:52%

VOIP Detection:Yes

Recent Reports:5

Confidence:89%

Global Response Times

🇺🇸 US East

120ms

🇪🇺 EU West

150ms

🌏 Asia Pacific

190ms

🌍 Global Avg

155ms

Average: 156ms

vs Mailgun's 200ms+ (platform overhead)

Performance & Speed

Deliver Results Faster Than Mailgun's Sluggish API

Speed matters when users are waiting. 1Lookup's globally distributed edge network delivers validation results in under 200ms worldwide, while Mailgun's infrastructure struggles with 200ms+ (platform overhead) 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

Enterprise-Grade Uptime

High availability with automatic failover

Data Intelligence

Get Complete Intelligence, Not Just Mailgun's Limited Data

Platform feature with basic validation data 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:Gmail

Line Type:Email

HLR Status:Valid

Roaming:N/A

Ported:N/A

Network:SMTP

Timezone:N/A

Country:United States

Simple Migration from Mailgun

// Before (Mailgun)

// Mailgun - Platform feature const response = await fetch( 'https://api.mailgun.net/v4/address/validate', { method: 'GET', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Basic ' + btoa('api:YOUR_KEY') } } ); const data = await response.json(); // Basic validation result

// After (1Lookup)

// 1Lookup - Dedicated validation const response = await fetch('https://api.1lookup.io/v1/validate/email', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ email: 'test@example.com' }) }); const data = await response.json(); console.log({ valid: data.valid, deliverable: data.deliverable, fraud_score: data.fraud_score, risk_level: data.risk_level, mx_valid: data.mx_valid, smtp_valid: data.smtp_valid, disposable: data.disposable, free_provider: data.free_provider });

Specialized validation focus

Advanced fraud detection

Comprehensive response data

Faster validation performance

Developer Experience

Migrate in Minutes With Better Docs and Support Than Mailgun

Switch from Mailgun'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

Email platform pricing plus validation costs 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 Mailgun'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

10K validations

$30/month$35/month + platform

Save $5+

100K validations

$150/month$180/month + platform

Save $30+

1M validations

$800/month$1,100/month + platform

Save $300+

Significant savings across all tiers

Choose Validation Excellence

Use Mailgun for email delivery. Use 1Lookup for email validation. Get the best of both worlds with specialized tools built for their purpose.

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