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# IPinfo vs MaxMind GeoIP® Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**IPinfo** [

4.7/5(151)

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**MaxMind GeoIP®** [

4.5/5(23)

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Pricing

**IPinfo**
Free Trial

**Free** · IPinfo Lite

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**IPinfo**
1 month

Based on 30 responses

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**IPinfo**
10 months

Based on 28 responses

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**IPinfo**
$$$$$

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**IPinfo**
10%

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**IPinfo**
[
Ease of Use (38)
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Data Accuracy (31)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1658010&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (13)
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Pricing Issues (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2190512&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2312041&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Useful (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1954315&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Inaccurate Geolocation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2312036&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**IPinfo**
[

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**MaxMind GeoIP®**
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Screenshots

**IPinfo**
 ![IPinfo screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1232140/Screenshot-2025-01-16-at-13.41.37.png)

**MaxMind GeoIP®**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**IPinfo**

9.2

9.2126

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

9.1

9.122

Ease of Use

**IPinfo**

9.5

9.5129

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

8.4

8.423

Ease of Setup

**IPinfo**

9.5

9.586

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

8.1

8.113

Ease of Admin

**IPinfo**

9.2

9.268

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

8.3

8.36

Quality of Support

**IPinfo**

9.3

9.3103

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

8.7

8.719

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**IPinfo**

9.2

9.268

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

9.4

9.46

Product Direction (% positive)

**IPinfo**

9.2

9.2122

**MaxMind GeoIP®**

7.7

7.720

Features

IP Address Intelligence[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

76

9.8

8

Data Types

Geolocation

9.4

68

9.8(won by 0.4)

8

Autonomous System Numbers (ASN)

8.7(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

9.4(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Carrier

9.0(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

8.7(won by default)

64

Not enough data

Integrations 

Enrichment

8.8(won by default)

66

Not enough data

Automation

8.5(won by default)

65

Not enough data

Marketing

8.0(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Data Availability

OSINT Blocklists

8.4(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Data Updates

9.1(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Data Exports

8.7(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Location Intelligence[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

76

Not enough data

Cartography

Data Visualization

8.8(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Vector Mapping 

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Overlaying

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

8.6(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Distance Analysis 

8.8(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Spatial Analysis

8.6(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Data Stream

8.8(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Demographic Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trade Area Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Data Transformation

8.8(won by default)

55

Not enough data

API Integrations

9.6(won by default)

69

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Design

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geocoding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D/3D Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Business Intelligence[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reports

Reports Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Steps to Answer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphs and Charts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Score Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service 

Calculated Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Column Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration / Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automodeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Building Reports

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Report Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Mobile User Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sandbox / Test Environments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breadth of Partner Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publishing/Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benchmarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend/Problem Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profitability Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

OLAP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Query

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![IPinfo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06ea65d52005d01ea09b5aca66681e39/ip-info-ipinfo.svg "IPinfo")](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews)

IPinfo

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

72.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

19.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.8%

[![MaxMind GeoIP®](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/37a309f776b2cc9681820e606e880307/maxmind-geoip.svg "MaxMind GeoIP®")](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews)

MaxMind GeoIP®

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

65.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

13.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

21.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

72.1%

65.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

19.0%

13.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.8%

21.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![IPinfo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06ea65d52005d01ea09b5aca66681e39/ip-info-ipinfo.svg "IPinfo")](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews)
IPinfo

Computer Software

16.6%

Information Technology and Services

13.8%

Computer & Network Security

9.7%

Marketing and Advertising

4.8%

Education Management

4.8%

Other

50.3%

[![MaxMind GeoIP®](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/37a309f776b2cc9681820e606e880307/maxmind-geoip.svg "MaxMind GeoIP®")](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews)
MaxMind GeoIP®

Computer Software

21.7%

Online Media

13.0%

Security and Investigations

8.7%

Consulting

4.3%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

4.3%

Other

47.8%

FAQs

## IPinfo vs MaxMind GeoIP® FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between MaxMind GeoIP® vs IPinfo?

IPinfo stands out from MaxMind GeoIP® with higher reviewer satisfaction across setup, support, and ease of use, as well as a larger review base and more frequent praise for data accuracy and integration.

| [MaxMind GeoIP®](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews) | [IPinfo](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (23 reviews) | 4.7/5 (151 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.1 | 9.5 |
| 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Ease of Use | Data Accuracy |

### How do the pricing models of MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo compare?

IPinfo is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to MaxMind GeoIP®.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** In recent reviews, some mention that the official price and monthly update pricing can be high, though the trial price is considered very good.
- **IPinfo:** Reviewers frequently cite affordable prices and a relaxed free plan as positives, but also note that advanced features and higher request volumes can make it feel pricey for smaller projects.

### What are the best alternatives to MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo?

The top 3 alternatives to MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo are IP2Location, ipstack, and IPinfo itself.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MaxMind GeoIP®](https://www.g2.com/products/maxmind-geoip/reviews) | 4.5/5 (23 reviews) | Small-Business | Trial price is very good, official price can be high | Ease of Use |
| [IPinfo](https://www.g2.com/products/ip-info-ipinfo/reviews) | 4.7/5 (151 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable prices, but advanced features can be pricey | Data Accuracy |
| [IP2Location](https://www.g2.com/products/ip2location/reviews) | 4.6/5 (52 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [ipstack](https://www.g2.com/products/ipstack/reviews) | 4.5/5 (143 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which IP Address Intelligence features should I prioritize when comparing MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo?

Buyers should prioritize Geolocation accuracy, Ease of Setup, Data Accuracy, API Integration, and Pricing Satisfaction when comparing MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo.

- **Geolocation accuracy:** MaxMind GeoIP® (all-time mentions: 1), IPinfo (all-time mentions: 8 for Geolocation Services, 31 for Data Accuracy)
- **Ease of Setup:** MaxMind GeoIP® (score: 8.1), IPinfo (score: 9.5)
- **Data Accuracy:** MaxMind GeoIP® (all-time mentions: 1 for Useful), IPinfo (all-time mentions: 31 for Data Accuracy, 15 for Accuracy)
- **API Integration:** MaxMind GeoIP® (—), IPinfo (all-time mentions: 21)
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** MaxMind GeoIP® (recent reviews note high official price), IPinfo (all-time mentions: 13 for Expensive, 11 for Pricing Issues, but also praised for affordable prices and free plan)

### What are the pros and cons of MaxMind GeoIP® vs IPinfo?

IPinfo's headline strength is data accuracy, while MaxMind GeoIP® is most often praised for ease of use.

- **MaxMind GeoIP® strengths:** Ease of use (all-time mentions: 1), useful for geolocation and fraud prevention.
- **MaxMind GeoIP® trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention high official pricing and monthly update costs, and occasional inaccurate geolocation.
- **IPinfo strengths:** Data accuracy (all-time mentions: 31), ease of use (38), API integration (21), easy integrations (12), implementation ease (11), security (11), time-saving (10), customer support (9), geolocation services (8), free services (7), helpful (5), user interface (5), database extensiveness (4).
- **IPinfo trade-offs:** Expensive for advanced features or high volumes (13), pricing issues (11), some inaccurate geolocation (7), limited data in certain cases (5).

### Is MaxMind GeoIP® or IPinfo better for small businesses?

IPinfo is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher volume of small-business reviewers and stronger satisfaction signals.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note ease of use and utility for small teams, but mention higher official pricing as a drawback.
- **IPinfo:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise ease of use, affordable pricing, and a free plan that covers most small-business needs.

### Which IP Address Intelligence platform has better integrations?

IPinfo is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of integration ease and specific third-party tool support.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **IPinfo:** Laravel integration mentioned in recent reviews, with 12 all-time mentions of easy integrations and 21 for API integration.

### How do MaxMind GeoIP® and IPinfo compare on customer support?

IPinfo and MaxMind GeoIP® are rated within 0.6 points on Quality of Support, with IPinfo holding a slight edge at 9.3 versus MaxMind GeoIP®'s 8.7.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** Reviewers describe support as great, professional, and responsive, with several noting quick answers to concerns.
- **IPinfo:** Reviewers frequently praise responsive and helpful support, with 9 all-time mentions for customer support and multiple recent reviews highlighting fast and effective assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, MaxMind GeoIP® or IPinfo?

IPinfo is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.5 compared to MaxMind GeoIP®'s 8.1, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** Reviewers note setup is generally straightforward, but some mention challenges for non-technical users and occasional issues with database updates.
- **IPinfo:** Reviewers consistently highlight very easy and quick setup, with many stating implementation takes less than an hour and praising clear documentation.

### Which product has better Geolocation?

IPinfo is more frequently praised for Geolocation, with higher mention counts and reviewer satisfaction for data accuracy and geolocation services.

- **MaxMind GeoIP®:** Geolocation accuracy mentioned in reviews, but with only 1 all-time mention and occasional notes of inaccuracy.
- **IPinfo:** Geolocation services (8 all-time mentions), data accuracy (31), and accuracy (15) are frequently cited strengths, with reviewers describing high accuracy and reliability for geolocation use cases.

Alternatives

**IPinfo Alternatives**

 ![ipstack](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e5f81bf069db84261b0c5e7af2c8d591/ipstack.svg "ipstack")

[
ipstack
](/products/ipstack/reviews)

 ![Qlik Sense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/98e80bea04e66b93e3f2ce721286e85c/qlik-sense.svg "Qlik Sense")

[
Qlik Sense
](/products/qlik-sense/reviews)

 ![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")

[
Esri ArcGIS
](/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)

 ![Tableau](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/335fbdd506ce66a7f19326fbc586410a/tableau-software-tableau.svg "Tableau")

[
Tableau
](/products/tableau/reviews)

**MaxMind GeoIP® Alternatives**

 ![IP2Location](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1488246405/ip2location.svg "IP2Location")

[
IP2Location
](/products/ip2location/reviews)

 ![ipstack](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e5f81bf069db84261b0c5e7af2c8d591/ipstack.svg "ipstack")

[
ipstack
](/products/ipstack/reviews)

 ![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")

[
Esri ArcGIS
](/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)

 ![Qlik Sense](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/98e80bea04e66b93e3f2ce721286e85c/qlik-sense.svg "Qlik Sense")

[
Qlik Sense
](/products/qlik-sense/reviews)