Honest comparison
GeoQ vs vpnapi.io
vpnapi.io is a lightweight, developer-friendly VPN/proxy/Tor detection API. GeoQ covers the same signals and adds a datacenter provider, a bot signal and a transparent risk score. Here's the honest picture.
Based on publicly available information. We don't disparage competitors — if something here is wrong, tell us.
| Feature | GeoQ | vpnapi.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat plans, daily quota | Flat tiers (check current) |
| Free tier | 1,000 lookups/day, no card | Free daily allowance (check limits) |
| VPN / proxy / Tor | Yes | Yes (core focus) |
| Datacenter + provider | Yes, with provider code | Limited / not provider-attributed |
| Bot signal | Yes (beta) | No |
| Combined risk score | Yes, transparent formula | No (booleans only) |
| Geo + ASN | Yes | Geo included |
| Published accuracy benchmark | Methodology published; numbers soon | Not published (to our knowledge) |
Pick GeoQ when…
- You want a combined risk score across all signals, not just booleans.
- You want datacenter provider attribution and a (beta) bot signal.
- You value a published benchmark methodology and flat pricing.
Pick vpnapi.io when…
vpnapi.io is simple, cheap and easy to integrate for straightforward VPN/proxy/Tor checks — a fine choice if that narrow scope is all you need.
- You only need basic VPN/proxy/Tor booleans at the lowest possible cost.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is GeoQ a drop-in replacement for vpnapi.io?
Not necessarily — the response shapes differ. GeoQ returns abuse signals, geo, ASN and a transparent risk score from one
/v1/check call. Check the response schema to map fields.Is this comparison fair to vpnapi.io?
We aim for factual, neutral comparisons based on publicly available information, and we link to vpnapi.io's own docs where we can. If anything here is out of date, tell us and we'll correct it.
Does GeoQ claim to be more accurate?
No. We don't publish 'most accurate' claims. We publish a reproducible benchmark methodology and let the numbers speak.
Start with the free tier. No card.
1,000 lookups a day, every signal, the same transparent risk score. Upgrade only when you outgrow it.