The Modern Alternative to MaxMind & IPinfo
Why engineering teams are switching to IPASIS for real-time fraud detection.
Integrates seamlessly with your stack.
1. The "At a Glance" Comparison
| Feature | IPASIS | MaxMind (GeoIP) | IPinfo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Fraud & Risk Scoring | Geolocation Accuracy | Geolocation & ASN |
| Delivery Method | Real-Time API | Downloadable DB / API | API |
| Update Frequency | Live (Sub-hourly) | Weekly / Monthly | Daily |
| Data Source | Threat Feeds + Behavioral | Static Registry Data | Network Probes |
| Pricing Model | Pay-as-you-go | Complex Licensing | Tiered Subscriptions |
| Setup Time | < 2 Minutes | Hours (DB Sync) | < 5 Minutes |
2. IPASIS vs. MaxMind
The Core Argument: "Stop downloading files."
MaxMind is the industry veteran for geolocation. If you need to map a user to a specific city block for ad-targeting, they are great. But for security, they are too slow.
- The "Freshness" Gap: MaxMind relies on weekly or monthly database builds. If a new VPN node pops up today, MaxMind won't know about it until next Tuesday. IPASIS updates threat feeds continuously.
- The "Maintenance" Tax: Integrating MaxMind requires downloading, hosting, and syncing massive .mmdb files (50MB+). IPASIS is a lightweight, cloud-native API.
- The Licensing Headache: No complex EULAs or attribution requirements. Just an API key.
Why Switch? Move to IPASIS if you want to stop managing local databases and need real-time detection of new threats.
3. IPASIS vs. IPinfo
The Core Argument: "Context is King."
IPinfo is a fantastic API for infrastructure data (ASN, ISP, Carrier). However, IPASIS is built for decisions, not just data.
- Risk Scoring vs. Raw Data: IPinfo tells you what an IP is (e.g., "This is a DigitalOcean Droplet"). IPASIS tells you if it is dangerous (e.g., "This is a DigitalOcean Droplet used for spamming in the last hour").
- The "Black Box" Problem: IPinfo’s privacy detection is solid, but IPASIS provides a transparent breakdown of why an IP was flagged (Abuse feeds, Tor exit node, Open Proxy).
- Cost Efficiency: We don't charge extra for "Security Modules." Risk scoring is core to our product, not an upsell.
Why Switch? Move to IPASIS if your primary goal is fraud prevention and you need actionable "Risk Scores" rather than just raw ISP data.
4. IPASIS vs. IPstack & Others (IP2Location, Ipregistry)
The Core Argument: "Developer Experience First."
Many legacy providers (IP2Location, IPstack) operate on older models or aggressive upselling.
- vs. IPstack: IPstack is great for basic geolocation, but their security data is often a simple boolean (True/False). IPASIS gives you the context (Risk Score, Fraud Score, Threat Type).
- vs. IP2Location: Like MaxMind, they rely heavily on the "Download Database" model. Great for offline/air-gapped networks, but terrible for modern, connected SaaS applications.
- vs. Ipregistry: A solid competitor, but IPASIS is laser-focused on Fintech and Gaming security. Our roadmap is dedicated to anti-abuse features, not generic geo-data.
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