ipto vs IPinfo
IPinfo is the most established brand in this list, with a G2 "#1 for IP Data Accuracy" rating and a 1,000+ point-of-presence measurement network behind its claims. Its free "IPinfo Lite" tier is unlimited — but country-level only, 7 attributes, no city, no security data. VPN/proxy/Tor detection starts at their paid "Core" tier.
| Feature | ipto | IPinfo |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier geolocation depth | City-level on any IP | Country-level only (IPinfo Lite) |
| Free tier security data | VPN, Tor, abuse — included | None — Core tier and above only |
| Total documented fields (top tier) | ~35 | 40 (Enterprise) |
| Hosted-domains / reverse-IP product | Single PTR lookup | Yes, full list |
| Published uptime claim | Not yet | 99.99% |
| Downloadable databases | CSV exports, free | JSON, CSV, MMDB, Parquet — paid |
| Brand-recognition / accuracy ratings | None published | G2 "#1 IP Data Accuracy" rating |
| User-Agent / device parsing | Yes — GET /v1/ua, browser/OS/device/bot detection, also on the account dashboard | No dedicated UA-parsing API product found — their client libraries use the UA only for content negotiation (API vs. browser response), not field parsing |
When IPinfo might fit better
- Third-party-validated accuracy claims and an established brand track record matter for your vendor evaluation.
- You need their ProbeNet-measured network data or a hosted-domains list — both are genuinely differentiated products.
When ipto fits better
- You want VPN/proxy/Tor detection on the free tier — IPinfo gates all security data behind its paid Core tier and above.
- You want city-level data on any IP for free; IPinfo Lite is country-level only.
FAQ
Is IPinfo Lite's "unlimited" tier as good as it sounds?
It's genuinely unlimited on request volume, but it only returns country-level geolocation and 7 attributes total — no city, no ASN type detail, no security data. ipto's free tier includes threat detection and city-level data on any IP, not just your own.
At what tier does IPinfo add VPN detection?
Their "Core" paid tier and above. ipto includes VPN, Tor, and abuse scoring in the free tier from the first request.
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