Comparison
IPScanner vs MaxMind
Real-time, API-first IP intelligence — no database downloads or 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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