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Abstract IP Geolocation vs IP2Proxy Proxy Detection

If you need a Geocoding API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract IP Geolocation.

Abstract IP Geolocation

Geolocate website visitors from their IPs

IP2Proxy Proxy Detection

IP2Proxy allows instant detection of anonymous proxy, VPN, TOR exit nodes, search engine robots (SES), data center ranges (PX2-PX10), residential proxies (PX10) and VPN provider name (PX11) by IP a...

Abstract IP Geolocation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

IP2Proxy Proxy Detection

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAbstract IP GeolocationIP2Proxy Proxy Detection
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract IP Geolocation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.