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IP2Location

Freemium#5 of 13 in IP Address Intelligence Software

IP2Location: A flexible IP lookup toolkit, with self-hosted databases and proxy data at a high site-license price. Ranked #5 of 13 in IP Address Intelligence Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams needing self-hosted IP databases and proxy data.

8.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams needing self-hosted IP databases and proxy data
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$980/device/yr
Geolocation data
Coordinates
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Offers country-to-coordinate geolocation and ISP, ASN, and usage data
- Provides downloadable databases, REST lookups, and batch processing
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6, with IP2Proxy threat-related fields
Where it doesn't
- The listed DB1 site license costs $980 per year
- Database packages differ in fields and granularity
- New users are directed to IP2Location.io instead of the legacy web service

Our verdict on IP2Location

IP2Location provides IP geolocation databases, web services, and batch processing for applications that need to enrich IP addresses with location and network attributes. It suits teams building traffic analysis, content localization, or fraud-prevention workflows, particularly those that want downloadable data for local or server-side use as well as API queries. Its coverage spans IPv4 and IPv6, with database and service packages offering different levels of detail.

The product goes beyond country lookup: available data can include region, city, coordinates, ISP, domain, ASN, network speed, and usage type. IP2Proxy products add proxy-type detection and related threat fields. Teams can choose REST queries, batch lookup for lists of addresses, or downloadable databases; this mix makes IP2Location relevant where request-by-request enrichment and local processing both matter. The tradeoff is that package fields and granularity vary, so buyers should match the selected database or service to the attributes their application needs rather than assume every package returns the same detail.

According to the vendor's pricing information, the DB1 IP-Country Database site license is $980 per year and allows unlimited servers for internal use. A free plan is also available for evaluation. The legacy IP2Location Web Service is no longer accepting new registrations, and the vendor directs new users to IP2Location.io. Teams prioritizing a self-hosted database with broad location and network attributes, or proxy intelligence, may find the format and feature range a fit. Buyers focused on the listed DB1 license price or seeking the legacy web service as a new customer should consider alternatives.

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IP2Location pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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IP2Location fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$980/device/yr
Geolocation data	Coordinates
Threat detection	Yes
Proxy/VPN detection	Yes
API access	Yes
Free lookups	Not verified
Data refresh	Daily
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	ip2location.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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