ipinfo.io Alternatives 2026 — IP Geolocation

Enterno.io Editorial Team

ipinfo.io Alternatives: IP Geolocation 2026

By Anatoly Oshmanovsky · Updated Apr 17, 2026

Key idea:

ipinfo.io is a commercial IP-geolocation API since 2013; 50k/mo free tier but limited fields. Alternatives: Enterno.io IP (free, no signup), ip-api.com (free 45/min), MaxMind GeoIP2 (local DB, paid), ipgeolocation.io, ipwhois.io. For cron/automation without a key — ip-api.com or Enterno.io.

Below: competitor overview, feature-by-feature comparison, when Enterno.io wins, FAQ.

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About the Competitor

ipinfo.io launched in 2013. Free tier 50k req/mo, paid from $49/mo. ASN/geo accuracy ≈90%. API-first, token-auth. Occasionally blocks users under ToS violations (competitor scraping).

Enterno.io vs Competitor — Feature Comparison

Feature	Enterno.io	Competitor
Free tier req/mo	Unlimited (10/min)	50,000
ASN lookup	✅	✅
City-level accuracy	✅	✅
Threat/VPN detection	⚠️ Pro	✅ Paid
No signup	✅	❌ (requires token)
API	✅ Pro	✅ Paid
Bulk lookup	✅	✅ Paid tier
Pro price	₽490/mo	$49+/mo

When to Pick Enterno.io

You need free access without signup or token
You want ruble billing (Enterno ₽490 vs $49+)
You want Enterno full-stack (IP + DNS + SSL + monitoring)
If precise VPN/Tor detection matters — ipinfo paid tier wins

Country / CityGeolocation by IP address

Provider (ISP)Internet provider and organization

AS NumberAutonomous system routing number

CoordinatesLatitude and longitude on map

Why teams trust us

240+

countries covered

ASN

ISP/ASN data

<1s

response time

Free

no limits

How it works

Enter IP or domain

Detect geolocation

Get ISP and ASN info

Why check IP Geolocation?

IP geolocation identifies the location of a server, user, or traffic source. Essential for CDN configuration, GeoIP rules, and security anomaly analysis.

Accurate Geolocation

Country, region, city, postal code, and timezone by IP.

ASN / ISP Data

Provider, autonomous system name, and network range.

Proxy Detector

VPN, proxy, Tor, and hosting flags — protection against fraud and bots.

Search History

Save checks and compare IP geolocation across multiple lookups.

Who uses this

DevOps

server IP check

Security

threat origin ID

SEO

CDN node check

Developers

geo-block debugging

Common Mistakes

❌

Assuming geolocation is exactGeoIP gives city-level accuracy, not street-level. Use additional signals for critical decisions.

❌

Ignoring VPN flagsVPN/proxy changes the real geolocation. Always check for VPN/proxy flags.

❌

Blocking entire countriesGeoIP blocking is easily bypassed with VPN. Use it as one signal, not the only one.

❌

Confusing IP and DNS geolocationCDN can have IPs in one region and DNS servers in another. Check both.

Best Practices

✓

Use for CDN configurationCheck which CDN PoP serves users in different regions.

✓

Check suspicious request IPsOn anomalous traffic — first check the ASN and source country.

✓

Compare before and after CDNEnsure the CDN hides the real server IP rather than exposing it.

✓

Monitor IP changesSudden IP geolocation change can signal DNS hijacking or BGP route hijack.

Get more with a free account

IP check history, API access and geolocation change monitoring.

Learn more

Glossary

Research

IPv6 in Runet 2026: Adoption Report

Alternatives

ipinfo.io Alternatives: IP Geolocation 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is IP geolocation?

City-level: 70-90%. Country-level: 99%+. Accuracy depends on MaxMind / IP2Location database update frequency (both upstream for most APIs).

Where does the data come from?

MaxMind GeoIP2 + ARIN/RIPE WHOIS + carrier data. Enterno uses ip-api.com downstream + own enrichment.

Can I use it as geolocation-billing basis?

Not recommended — IP accuracy is not 100%. For compliance (EU VAT) use credit card country.

How do I check my own IP?

<a href="/en/ip">Enterno IP checker</a> shows ASN, country, city, org. Free, no signup.