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The Best MaxMind Alternative
Real-time, API-first IP detection. No database downloads, no manual updates.
MaxMind GeoIP is an industry standard for IP geolocation, often delivered as downloadable databases. IPScanner offers always-current geolocation plus AI-powered VPN, proxy and Tor detection through a real-time API, so you never have to download, host or refresh data files yourself.
Feature
IPScanner
MaxMind
IP geolocation
ASN & network data
AI-powered VPN detection
Proxy & Tor detection
Real-time API (no DB download)
Always up-to-date data
Threat / fraud reputation score
WHOIS lookup
Free tier / free API access
No self-hosting required
Why Teams Choose IPScanner
Zero Maintenance
A live API means no database downloads, cron jobs or stale data. Every lookup is current.
Detection Built In
VPN, proxy and Tor detection ship alongside geolocation instead of as separate add-ons.
Instant Onboarding
Start querying in minutes with free API access, no licensing or data-file setup.
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