Honest comparison
GeoQ vs ipdata
ipdata is a fast, well-distributed IP geolocation and threat API. The main difference for fraud use-cases: ipdata's VPN/proxy/threat data sits on its higher Business tier, whereas GeoQ includes all signals on every plan — including free. For geo-only needs, ipdata's entry tier can be cheaper. Here's the honest comparison.
Based on publicly available information. We don't disparage competitors — if something here is wrong, tell us.
| Feature | GeoQ | ipdata |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat plans, daily quota | Tiered subscriptions |
| Free tier | 1,000 lookups/day, all signals, no card | Free developer allowance (check limits) |
| Geo-only entry cost | Free, then $29/mo Starter | Lower-cost geo entry tier (~$10/mo — check current) |
| VPN / proxy detection | Included on every plan | On the Business plan (~$120/mo — check current) |
| Tor | Yes | Threat data on higher tiers |
| Datacenter + provider | Yes, with provider code | Check current data |
| Combined risk score | Yes, transparent formula + reasons[] | Threat flags |
| Relay reducer (iCloud Private Relay) | is_relay caps the score at 20 (benign_network_kind) | Check ipdata docs |
| Satellite detection (Starlink) | connection_type === "satellite", capped at 20 | Check ipdata docs |
| RPKI / bogon routing signals | rpki (valid/invalid/unknown), is_bogon, is_announced | Check ipdata docs |
| RIR allocation age | allocation_age_days + registration_country | Check ipdata docs |
| Published accuracy benchmark | Methodology published; numbers soon | Not published (to our knowledge) |
Pick GeoQ when…
- You need VPN/proxy/datacenter signals — included on every GeoQ plan, free included.
- You want a transparent risk score with published weights and reasons[].
- You want a 1,000/day no-card free tier with all signals.
Pick ipdata when…
ipdata offers low-latency, globally-distributed geolocation with a low-cost entry tier — a strong pick if you primarily need fast geo data and a cheap geo-only plan.
- You mainly need geolocation and want the cheapest geo-only entry plan.
- You need ipdata's specific global edge latency profile.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is GeoQ a drop-in replacement for ipdata?
Not necessarily — the response shapes differ. GeoQ returns abuse signals, geo, ASN and a transparent risk score from one
/v1/check call. Check the response schema to map fields.Is this comparison fair to ipdata?
We aim for factual, neutral comparisons based on publicly available information, and we link to ipdata's own docs where we can. If anything here is out of date, tell us and we'll correct it.
Does GeoQ claim to be more accurate?
No. We don't publish 'most accurate' claims. We publish a reproducible benchmark methodology and let the numbers speak.
Start with the free tier. No card.
1,000 lookups a day, every signal, the same transparent risk score. Upgrade only when you outgrow it.