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Head-to-head · IP Address Intelligence Software

IPinfo vs BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score IPinfo #2 in IP Address Intelligence Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit IPinfo
BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API #3 in IP Address Intelligence Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BigDataCloud

IPinfo leads on 0 checks, BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIPinfo · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

IPinfo scores higher on our rubric for ip address intelligence software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

IPinfo is the better fit for organizations needing broad IP data and integrations. BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API is the better fit for teams needing geolocation and IP risk signals.

  • IPinfo fits best

    Organizations needing broad IP data and integrations

  • BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API fits best

    Teams needing geolocation and IP risk signals

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Side by side

Feature IPinfo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #2 in IP Address Intelligence Software #3 in IP Address Intelligence Software
Best for Organizations needing broad IP data and integrations Teams needing geolocation and IP risk signals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $26/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features IPinfo 3/3 · BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API 3/3
Threat detection ✓ ✓
Proxy/VPN detection ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Geolocation data Coordinates Coordinates
Free lookups Not checked yet 10000 lookups/mo
Data refresh Daily Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Lite includes country-level geolocation and unlimited API requests
  • Core adds city-level location and VPN, Tor, proxy, and relay detection
  • APIs, downloadable databases, and integrations support varied data workflows
  • Returns city, country, time-zone, ASN and network information for IPv4 and IPv6.
  • Adds confidence-area polygons and VPN, proxy, Tor, bot and hosting signals.
  • Offers REST and GraphQL access plus locality names in over 100 languages.
Cons
  • Core and Max prices are monthly equivalents billed annually
  • City-level geolocation and privacy detection start with the paid Core plan
  • Lite geolocation is limited to country level
  • Paid monthly plans rise from $29.95 to $9,999.
  • Optional overage charges apply to Bronze, Silver and Gold plans.
  • Location results are estimates, represented with confidence-area polygons.
Our verdict

IPinfo provides APIs and downloadable databases that enrich IP addresses with location, network, carrier, and privacy information. Developers, analysts, and organizations can use these signals for cybersecurity, compliance, user…

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BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API provides location and network information for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Its city and country data, time-zone details and hazard signals are aimed at teams building fraud screening, cybersecurity,…

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  1. IPinfoIP Address Intelligence Software 9.1Free plan
  2. BigDataCloud IP Geolocation APIIP Address Intelligence Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • IPinfo — where it wins

    • Lite includes country-level geolocation and unlimited API requests
    • Core adds city-level location and VPN, Tor, proxy, and relay detection
    • APIs, downloadable databases, and integrations support varied data workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Core and Max prices are monthly equivalents billed annually
    • City-level geolocation and privacy detection start with the paid Core plan
    • Lite geolocation is limited to country level

  • BigDataCloud IP Geolocation API — where it wins

    • Returns city, country, time-zone, ASN and network information for IPv4 and IPv6.
    • Adds confidence-area polygons and VPN, proxy, Tor, bot and hosting signals.
    • Offers REST and GraphQL access plus locality names in over 100 languages.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid monthly plans rise from $29.95 to $9,999.
    • Optional overage charges apply to Bronze, Silver and Gold plans.
    • Location results are estimates, represented with confidence-area polygons.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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