Product review
ipgeolocation.io proxy detection review
ipgeolocation.io separates ordinary IP Security from a live session-analysis module. The distinction is useful: one returns known IP reputation, while the other can add visitor-side evidence and confidence at a higher credit cost.
Editorial score
- Evidence layer
- IP security plus optional live VPN/proxy session detection
- Free access
- Free core geolocation; security and real-time detection require paid access or an arranged trial
- Paid entry
- Starter begins at 19 US dollars/month; security uses 2 credits and live detection 3 credits per successful call
Key facts
- IP Security
- Returns threat score plus VPN, proxy, Tor, bot, relay, spam, hosting and corporate-gateway context. Vendor page ↗
- Live detection
- The session-analysis module adds live public IP, proxy/VPN score, confidence and actual-IP/country fields where available. Vendor page ↗
- Billing
- Security costs 2 credits per successful call; live VPN/proxy detection costs 3, or 5 when combined with Security. Vendor page ↗
- Access
- Free covers core geolocation. Security and live detection are paid; the vendor offers a free live demo and trial by arrangement. Vendor page ↗
Strengths
- Clearly separates IP reputation from live session detection.
- Published credit accounting makes combined-module cost modelable.
- Corporate gateway fields help distinguish some legitimate business egress from generic hosting.
Limitations
- Free access does not include the paid security and live detection modules required for this comparison.
- Credit cost increases when location, security and live detection are combined.
- Like other IP-based results, outcomes change over time and need application-level validation.
Who it fits
Teams that already need geolocation and want paid security fields or live proxy/VPN detection in the same credit system.
Use the alternatives by evidence layer to compare IP feeds, live session checks and managed traffic protection.
What the score means
The 7.6 out of 10 score is an editorial assessment under the same 39-criterion, seven-category framework. The rubric emphasizes proxy coverage, false-positive control and corroboration beyond IP ownership. The published scale runs from 0 to 10.
The award and score are distinct. Read all criteria and relative weights and verify the required signal and integration for your traffic.
How to evaluate it
Run the same controlled visits through Security-only and live detection. Compare fields, confidence, recovered network context, credits charged and outcomes for corporate gateways and privacy relays.
Live detection demo and arranged trial
Run the public live demo for your own permitted connection; arrange a trial for API/session integration and confirm credit charging.
Open evaluation routeSources and further reading
- Product and detection approach · checked October 23, 2026
- Pricing and access · checked October 23, 2026
- Integration and result documentation · checked October 23, 2026
- Vendor guide and product context · checked October 23, 2026
FAQ
What is the difference between IP Security and live detection?
IP Security looks up known address risk; live detection evaluates a browser session and can add confidence and actual-IP/country fields where available.
Is proxy detection included in the free plan?
No. The free plan covers core geolocation. Security and live VPN/proxy detection require a paid plan or arranged trial.
How many credits does live proxy detection use?
A successful live-detection call uses 3 credits. Combining it with IP Security uses 5 credits under the current credit guide.
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