Tired of Managing IP Databases?Switch to Real-Time Cloud Intelligence.
MaxMind is the established leader in IP geolocation—but they're built for database licensing and complex deployments. 1Lookup delivers modern IP intelligence with integrated fraud detection, real-time threat feeds, and cloud-native APIs. You send an IP address and get location and risk data back, with no database files to download or keep current.
Two ways to get IP intelligence
MaxMind ships databases you host and keep current. 1Lookup is a hosted API that returns location, network, and risk on every call.
The 1Lookup approach
- One hosted REST API — send an IP, get JSON back in a single call
- Geolocation, connection type, and ISP in every response
- Proxy, VPN, Tor, and datacenter flags with a 0-100 risk score, built in
- Data updated daily — nothing to download or keep current
- The same API key also validates phone numbers and email addresses
- Live in about 5 minutes, with 1,000 requests/min included
The MaxMind approach
- GeoIP2 databases you download and self-host, plus a web service
- Long-established, well-regarded IP geolocation and ISP data
- Anonymous-IP and fraud scoring offered through separate products (minFraud)
- Database files need periodic downloads to stay current
- Licensing and integration geared toward larger, custom deployments
- Focused on IP data — no phone or email validation
If you already run self-hosted geolocation and want to keep it, MaxMind is a solid choice. If you would rather make one API call and get location, network, proxy/VPN flags, and a risk score without maintaining database files, 1Lookup is built for that.
Good tool, no fluff
Been using 1Lookup for a couple months now. We verify leads before pushing them into Pipedrive. Honestly it just works. Not fancy, not buggy, and the support actually answers when you write them. Can't really ask for more.
Brian LetzterUnited States · October 2025The most practical data tool I've used
I've seen hundreds of validation APIs come and go. 1Lookup stands out because they don't oversell. Their data is solid, support is honest, and they're transparent about limitations, which is rare in this industry. I've replaced three tools with this one. They listen, they iterate, and they keep improving. You can feel there are actual engineers behind it, not just salespeople.
Bùi Thị Thanh NgọcVietnam · October 2025Solid phone validation API
We use 1Lookup inside our telemarketing app to verify numbers before they go to the dialer. Setup was simple and the results have been consistent. It's not overloaded with features, just fast, accurate, and reliable. Docs could be a bit deeper, but honestly, it works out of the box.
Dirk van MeerUnited States · December 2025Saved us from hundreds of spam signups
We run a SaaS product with free trials and were getting flooded with bots and fake users. After integrating 1Lookup, the difference was night and day. It quietly filters out junk signups without blocking legitimate customers. The support team even helped us fine-tune our risk thresholds on a quick Zoom call. Being honest, we couldn't ask for more.
Ido ShachamUnited States · January 2026A good addition to our workflow
1Lookup has been a good addition to our workflow over the last few months. We use it to verify IPs, emails, and phone numbers, which has noticeably cut down the time we spend chasing dead-end applications. It's reasonably priced and their support team is actually helpful. It's a very practical tool for what we need.
Meredith Jr. RedmondIsrael · March 2026
Try 1Lookup's IP intelligence free
Send your first IP through the API and get location, network, proxy/VPN flags, and a risk score in one response. No database files, no license negotiation. A 7-day free trial, live in about 5 minutes.