MaxMind GeoIP®
Location intelligence software
IP address intelligence software
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What is MaxMind GeoIP®
MaxMind GeoIP is an IP address intelligence product that maps IP addresses to geographic and network-related attributes such as country, region/city, ISP/organization, and connection type. It is used by engineering, security, fraud, advertising, and analytics teams to localize content, support compliance and tax workflows, detect anomalous traffic, and enrich event data. GeoIP is delivered as downloadable databases and web services/APIs, with options for different accuracy and data-depth tiers. It is typically embedded into applications, data pipelines, and security tooling rather than used as a standalone end-user BI interface.
Multiple delivery options
GeoIP is available as both downloadable databases and hosted web services, which supports low-latency local lookups and centralized API-based enrichment. This flexibility fits a range of architectures, from edge services to batch analytics pipelines. It also enables offline or restricted-network deployments where external API calls are not feasible.
Broad IP attribute coverage
In addition to geolocation, the datasets include network-oriented fields such as ISP/organization and connection type, which are commonly used in fraud and security analytics. This supports enrichment of logs and events without requiring a separate network intelligence provider for basic attributes. The product is designed for programmatic integration into applications and data platforms.
Developer-oriented integration model
GeoIP is commonly integrated via SDKs/libraries and API endpoints, aligning with engineering-led implementations. This approach supports high-volume lookups and automation in workflows like personalization, routing, and risk scoring. It is well-suited to teams that need deterministic enrichment as part of application logic rather than interactive mapping tools.
Accuracy varies by context
IP geolocation is inherently probabilistic and can be less reliable for mobile networks, carrier-grade NAT, VPNs/proxies, and corporate egress points. City-level precision can vary significantly by region and ISP, which may limit suitability for use cases requiring precise physical location. Teams often need to implement confidence handling and fallbacks in downstream logic.
Not a full BI platform
GeoIP provides enrichment data and lookup services but does not function as a complete business intelligence suite with dashboards, semantic models, and self-service reporting. Organizations typically need to pair it with analytics and visualization tools to operationalize insights. Users looking for territory planning or field-sales mapping workflows will need additional software.
Ongoing data maintenance required
Downloadable databases require regular updates to keep pace with IP reassignments and routing changes. Implementations must manage update schedules, versioning, and deployment across environments to avoid stale results. API usage can also introduce cost and rate-limit considerations for high-volume workloads.
Plan & Pricing
Tiered (GeoIP Databases)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| GeoIP Country | $34 per month or $408 per year | Country-level IP geolocation database; self-serve subscription for internal restricted business purposes; unlimited queries during access period. |
| GeoIP City | $134 per month or $1,608 per year | City-level geolocation (more granular); self-serve subscription for internal restricted business purposes. |
| GeoIP ISP | $44 per month or $528 per year | ISP/organization mapping for IP addresses; self-serve subscription. |
| GeoIP Domain Name | $34 per month or $408 per year | Domain name mapping for IP addresses; self-serve subscription. |
| GeoIP Connection Type | $124 per month or $1,488 per year | Connection type (e.g., cellular) data; self-serve subscription. |
Notes:
- The above self-serve prices apply for purchases under MaxMind’s online EULA for "internal restricted business purposes." Commercial use or premium databases (GeoIP Anonymous IP, GeoIP Enterprise) require contacting MaxMind for custom pricing. cite
Usage-based (GeoIP Web Services — pay-as-you-go)
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (purchase service credit and consume per query). Free tier/trial: MaxMind offers a free trial (see below) and a free GeoLite option for development/personal use. cite Example costs (cost per query):
- GeoIP Country web service – $0.0001 per query. cite
- GeoIP City Plus web service – $0.0003 per query. cite
- GeoIP Insights web service – $0.002 per query. cite Discount options: Volume discounts available; MaxMind recommends contacting sales for volumes above ~$2,500/month and offers negotiated pricing for enterprise/commercial licenses. Auto-recharge and shared service credit across GeoIP/minFraud are available. cite
Additional notes:
- MaxMind provides free GeoLite databases/web services for development, personal, or community use (sign-up required). For embedding GeoLite data into a commercial product, MaxMind offers a Commercial GeoLite License with separate pricing. cite
Seller details
MaxMind, Inc.
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
2002
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https://www.maxmind.com/
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