Honest comparison
GeoQ vs IPinfo
IPinfo is widely used for high-quality IP geolocation and ASN data. GeoQ overlaps on geo/ASN but is built around abuse signals and a transparent risk score. Here's where each fits.
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| Feature | GeoQ | IPinfo |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Abuse signals + risk score | Geolocation / ASN data depth |
| Pricing model | Flat plans, daily quota | Tiered / usage-based |
| Free tier | 1,000 lookups/day, no card | Free tier available (check limits) |
| Geo + ASN | Yes (DB-IP, CC BY 4.0) | Yes (a core strength) |
| VPN / proxy / Tor signals | Yes, in base call | Available on certain products |
| Relay reducer (iCloud Private Relay) | is_relay caps the score at 20 (benign_network_kind) | Privacy product flags relay; check current docs |
| Satellite detection (Starlink) | connection_type === "satellite", capped at 20 | Check IPinfo docs |
| RPKI / bogon routing signals | rpki (valid/invalid/unknown), is_bogon, is_announced | Check IPinfo docs |
| RIR allocation age | allocation_age_days + registration_country | Check IPinfo docs |
| Risk score | Yes, transparent formula | Not the core product |
| Downloadable databases | API-first (no DB download) | Yes |
| Published accuracy benchmark | Methodology published; numbers soon | Publishes data accuracy info; not a single reproducible benchmark |
Pick GeoQ when…
- Your core need is abuse signals (VPN/proxy/Tor/datacenter/bot) plus a risk score.
- You want one call that returns both geo and fraud signals.
- You want a documented risk formula and flat pricing.
Pick IPinfo when…
IPinfo is known for deep, well-maintained IP geolocation, ASN, company and carrier datasets, with downloadable databases — strong if data depth and bulk data are your priority.
- You primarily need rich geolocation / ASN / company data.
- You want downloadable IP databases for offline use.
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Is GeoQ a drop-in replacement for IPinfo?
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Does GeoQ claim to be more accurate?
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.