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Head-to-head · IP Address Intelligence Software

MaxMind GeoIP vs ipstack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score MaxMind GeoIP #4 in IP Address Intelligence Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit MaxMind
ipstack #7 in IP Address Intelligence Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ipstack

MaxMind GeoIP leads on 0 checks, ipstack on 2, and 2 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 scoreMaxMind GeoIP · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly ipstack
  • Most featuresipstack · 3 of 3

MaxMind GeoIP scores higher on our rubric for ip address intelligence software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

ipstack offers free plan; MaxMind GeoIP doesn't. ipstack offers threat detection; MaxMind GeoIP doesn't. On data refresh, MaxMind GeoIP gives you Periodic where ipstack offers Daily.

MaxMind GeoIP is the better fit for enterprises needing GeoIP databases and APIs. ipstack is the better fit for budget-conscious apps needing IP enrichment.

  • MaxMind GeoIP fits best

    Enterprises needing GeoIP databases and APIs

  • ipstack fits best

    Budget-conscious apps needing IP enrichment

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Side by side

Feature MaxMind GeoIP 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ipstack 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #4 in IP Address Intelligence Software #7 in IP Address Intelligence Software
Best for Enterprises needing GeoIP databases and APIs Budget-conscious apps needing IP enrichment
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $12.99/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MaxMind GeoIP 2/3 · ipstack 3/3
Threat detection — ✓ (best)
Proxy/VPN detection ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Geolocation data Coordinates Coordinates
Free lookups Not checked yet 100 lookups/mo
Data refresh Periodic Daily
Our review
Pros
  • Returns country, subdivision, city, latitude and longitude data
  • Adds ISP, organization, connection-type and domain attributes
  • Offers anonymous-IP detection and hosted or self-hosted access
  • Free tier with location data and SSL encryption
  • Geolocation, timezone, currency, ISP, ASN, and connection details
  • Professional+ adds bulk lookup plus proxy, VPN, and threat detection
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Data refresh is periodic rather than real-time
  • Free plan is limited to 100 requests per month
  • Bulk lookup is available only on Professional+
  • Security module starts at the $99.99 monthly Professional+ plan
Our verdict

MaxMind GeoIP provides IP intelligence for websites, applications, fraud prevention and analytics. It is aimed at teams that need to map IP addresses to locations and network attributes, with products available through hosted APIs or…

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ipstack is a cloud-based IP intelligence service for developers and businesses that need to locate and identify website visitors. Its HTTP API accepts GET requests and returns structured JSON, with support for IPv4 and IPv6. Core location…

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  1. MaxMind GeoIPIP Address Intelligence Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. ipstackIP Address Intelligence Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MaxMind GeoIP — where it wins

    • Returns country, subdivision, city, latitude and longitude data
    • Adds ISP, organization, connection-type and domain attributes
    • Offers anonymous-IP detection and hosted or self-hosted access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Data refresh is periodic rather than real-time

  • ipstack — where it wins

    • Free tier with location data and SSL encryption
    • Geolocation, timezone, currency, ISP, ASN, and connection details
    • Professional+ adds bulk lookup plus proxy, VPN, and threat detection

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 100 requests per month
    • Bulk lookup is available only on Professional+
    • Security module starts at the $99.99 monthly Professional+ plan
  • MaxMind GeoIP8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature GeoIP toolkit for organizations that need location and network attributes from IPs.

    Visit MaxMindFull verdict →
  • ipstack8.2/10 · Free plan

    Affordable IP enrichment with geolocation, network details, and higher-tier security tools.

    Visit ipstackFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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