IP-API review
Flexible IP and domain lookups with network details and proxy detection.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
IP-API provides IP geolocation and network intelligence through an API and web interface. It is aimed at developers and teams that need to look up IPv4 or IPv6 addresses and domain names, from solo projects to mid-market use. Results can include country, region, city, postal code, coordinates, time zone, ISP, organization, autonomous-system details, and mobile-network status. The combination of location and anonymity signals makes it relevant for general-purpose enrichment and traffic analysis, rather than only returning a map location.
Its lookup scope goes beyond geography: IP-API can identify proxy, VPN, and Tor exit addresses, flag hosting, colocation, and data-center addresses, and return DNS client-subnet and server information. A batch API supports querying multiple IP addresses in one request. Output options include JSON, XML, CSV, newline, and PHP, which gives developers flexibility when connecting results to different workflows. This breadth is useful when a lookup needs both network context and location; teams seeking a narrowly focused geolocation response may not need all of these signals.
The Free plan permits non-commercial use and allows 45 requests per minute, with IPv4, IPv6, and domain queries and multiple response formats. Pro adds commercial use, unlimited requests, API keys, HTTPS, usage statistics, and access restrictions. Enterprise offers customized plans, support, and deployment options. The published plans show Pro pricing in euros exclusive of VAT, with the listed amount applying to payment for 12 months. IP-API is a fit for buyers who want broad lookup coverage and can match their workload to these usage terms. Those needing commercial access should consider Pro; Enterprise is the option for customized deployment or support needs.
IP-API pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Looks up IPv4, IPv6, and domains with location and network details
- Detects proxy, VPN, Tor, and hosting indicators
- Supports batch queries and JSON, XML, CSV, newline, and PHP formats
- Where it doesn't
- Free plan is restricted to non-commercial use
- Free lookups are limited to 45 requests per minute
- HTTPS and unlimited requests require the Pro plan
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