DB-IP Alternative: HTTPS Free Access and 4× More Free Requests
Get approximately 2,000 free requests per day over HTTPS, compared with DB-IP’s 500-request HTTP-only free API.
Keep Production Lookups Easier to Plan
Up to 5× the Starter Daily Ceiling
IPWho’s $10 plan supports approximately 250K requests/day, compared with DB-IP Basic Starter’s 50K/day upper limit.
Fixed Request Limits
Plan around one stated allowance instead of a broad daily range.
Field Filtering and CSV
Return only needed fields and choose JSON, XML, or CSV for a single-IP lookup.
Pricing comparison
Compare the plans you would actually use, not only the entry tier.
| Service Plan | DB-IP | IPWho.org |
|---|---|---|
| Free API | $0 | $0 |
| Starter usage | EUR 8.29/month | $2.50/month |
| Production usage | EUR 82.90/month | $10/month |
| Unlimited usage | EUR 829/month | $69/month |
Pricing based on official DB-IP documentation as of April 8, 2026: https://db-ip.com/api/
Updated: April 8, 2026
Why switch
Switch from DB-IP when production value and workflow fit matter.
- ✓You prefer a fixed request allowance instead of broad daily pricing ranges.
- ✓You need HTTPS from the beginning of the integration.
- ✓You want field filtering and JSON, XML, or CSV responses.
- ✓You need more daily capacity at the compared production level.
When not to switch
Stay with DB-IP when its specific strengths are central to your workflow.
- –You rely on DB-IP's localized place-name coverage or existing batch workflow.
- –Its broad daily ranges already suit your traffic pattern.
- –Your current integration depends on DB-IP-specific response behavior.
Production-safe migration
How to compare DB-IP and IPWho before switching
- 1Identify your current monthly request volume, required fields, and response format.
- 2Choose the IPWho plan that matches the production volume you expect.
- 3Create an IPWho API key and test both APIs with the same sample IP addresses.
- 4Map field names, authentication, errors, and response-format differences in staging.
- 5Validate bulk lookup, field filtering, and any security or connection fields your application uses.
- 6Move production traffic gradually and monitor response differences.
DB-IP alternative FAQ
Common questions before switching from DB-IP
Is IPWho a good DB-IP alternative?
IPWho is a good fit when fixed limits, HTTPS-first access, response control, and a clearer production pricing path matter most.
How do DB-IP and IPWho handle request limits?
DB-IP publishes broad daily request ranges on several plans, while IPWho uses stated request allowances for each plan.
When should I stay with DB-IP?
Stay if localized place names, its existing batch workflow, or its exact response format are important to your application.
Does DB-IP support HTTPS on its free API?
No. The comparison uses DB-IP’s HTTP-only free API; HTTPS access begins with a paid API key.
How do DB-IP and IPWho free request limits compare?
DB-IP provides 500 free requests per day, while IPWho provides approximately 2,000 free requests per day over HTTPS.
Performance and Latency vs DB-IP.com
DB-IP.com provides a REST API with support for batch queries and multiple API levels.
IPWho.org is designed with globally distributed infrastructure for consistent performance across regions.
DB-IP.com Limitations
- ✕Free API does not support HTTPS
- ✕Features vary by API tier
- ✕Pricing uses request ranges
IPWho Features
- ✓HTTPS-first API usage
- ✓Consistent feature availability
- ✓Globally distributed infrastructure
- ✓Unified response structure
| Location | DB-IP.com | IPWho.org |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt, DE | 418 ms | 49 ms |
| Ashburn, VA, USA | 16 ms | 30 ms |
| Singapore, SG | 43 ms | 37 ms |
| Mumbai, IN | 20 ms | 30 ms |
| Los Angeles, CA, USA | 54 ms | 39 ms |
Note: Measurement figures represent median values from a sample of HTTP synthetic request measurements per city, executed via GlobalPing datacenter network probes on April 8, 2026.
Latency figures can be independently verified via the GlobalPing network.
Verify vs DB-IP.com ↗Comparison Methodology
Pricing uses each provider’s published plan labels, prices, and request allowances. Latency figures are city-level median measurements from the GlobalPing network, shown as directional testing data rather than a production SLA.