ipstack is convenient inside the Apilayer ecosystem, but bulk, currency, and security fields sit behind higher tiers - you need the $59.99 plan to reach 150K with security. IPWho includes every feature at $2.50/mo, about 96% less, with no modules to unlock.
Price and capacity
Compare the listed plan price and included request capacity at two common production workloads.
View IPWho pricing| Monthly workload | IPWho | ipstack | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K requests/month | $2.50/month Up to 150K requests/month | $12.99/month Basic plan: 50K requests/month | 81% lower price |
| 500K requests/month | $10/month Up to 7.5M requests/month | $59.99/month Professional plan: 500K requests/month | 83% lower price |
IPWho prices are monthly equivalents on annual billing. ipstack prices are listed monthly plan rates; annual terms are shown separately on its pricing page.
IPWho’s $2.50 plan covers up to 150K requests. ipstack Basic lists 50K.
IPWho’s $10 plan includes up to 7.5M requests, while ipstack Professional lists 500K.
Choose the response format that fits your application or export workflow.
Full price path
The top comparison isolates the two clearest paid-workload gaps. This table shows every listed ipstack tier in one place.
| Service Plan | ipstack | IPWho.org |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Basic testing | $0 5,000 Total Requests | $0 ~60k requests/month |
| Tier 2 Standard Support | $12.99/month 50k requests/month | $0 ~60k requests/month |
| Tier 3 ~150k requests | N/A Requires $59.99 plan | $2.50/month ~150k requests/month |
| Tier 4 SSL & Modules | $59.99/month 500k requests/month | $10/month ~7.5M requests/month |
| Tier 5 Security Module | $99.99/month 2M requests/month | $10/month ~7.5M requests/month |
| Tier 6 Need more? Contact sales | Custom Contact Sales | $69/month Unlimited Requests |
Pricing based on official ipstack documentation as of April 8, 2026: https://ipstack.com/pricing
Updated: April 8, 2026
Integration differences
Price is one part of the decision. These details affect how quickly a developer can test, scale, and shape an IP-data workflow.
Account before first request
Create an account, generate an access key, then include it in the request.
Bulk endpoint on Professional+
Batch IP lookups are listed only from the Professional+ tier.
Full response in the quickstart
The published lookup example returns a structured JSON response.
Direct lookup first
Test an IP address before account setup or API-key configuration.
Dedicated bulk lookup
Resolve multiple IP addresses in one request when your workflow moves beyond a single lookup.
Request only the fields you use
Use field filtering to keep response payloads focused on the data your application needs.
Independent measurement data
The city-level measurements below show the observed median response times. Test the regions that matter to your own traffic rather than treating a global average as a guarantee.
| Location | ipstack | IPWho.org |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt, DE | 209 ms | 49 ms |
| Ashburn, VA, USA | 28 ms | 30 ms |
| Singapore, SG | 482 ms | 37 ms |
| Mumbai, IN | 479 ms | 30 ms |
| Los Angeles, CA, USA | 204 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.
Pricing uses published ipstack plan prices, request limits, and additional usage-fee information. IPWho figures use monthly equivalents on annual billing. Workflow observations use publicly available product documentation. Latency figures are city-level median measurements and are directional testing data, not a production SLA.