Spur IP and Session Intelligence
IP address intelligence software
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What is Spur IP and Session Intelligence
Spur IP and Session Intelligence is an IP address intelligence product that provides data used to classify and risk-score internet traffic based on IP and session-level signals. It is typically used by fraud, trust & safety, and security teams to detect VPNs, proxies, hosting providers, and other forms of traffic obfuscation, and to support access control and abuse prevention workflows. Compared with basic IP geolocation databases, it emphasizes detection of network types and anonymization infrastructure and can be integrated into real-time decisioning systems via API.
Focus on anonymization detection
The product centers on identifying VPNs, proxies, and other masking techniques rather than only returning location attributes. This is useful for fraud prevention, account security, and policy enforcement where network provenance matters. In this category, that specialization can complement or replace simpler IP-to-geo lookups when the primary goal is risk classification.
Session-level intelligence signals
In addition to IP-based attributes, the product positions itself around session intelligence, which can support higher-confidence decisions than IP-only enrichment in some workflows. Session signals can help differentiate legitimate shared networks from automated or obfuscated traffic patterns. This aligns with use cases such as bot mitigation, abuse detection, and step-up verification triggers.
API-first integration model
IP intelligence products in this space commonly deliver value through low-latency APIs, and Spur is designed for programmatic use in web and app backends. This supports real-time scoring during login, checkout, and account creation flows. An API delivery model also fits data engineering pipelines that enrich events in streaming or batch processing.
Less emphasis on geolocation depth
If a buyer primarily needs detailed geolocation (e.g., granular city accuracy, extensive regional metadata, or long-standing geo datasets), a session/risk-oriented product may not be the best fit on its own. Many teams still require a separate geolocation provider for compliance, localization, or analytics. This can increase vendor count and integration effort.
Coverage and accuracy vary
Detection of VPNs, proxies, and hosting infrastructure is inherently dynamic because providers and IP allocations change frequently. As a result, false positives and false negatives can occur, especially for mobile carriers, CGNAT, and enterprise networks. Buyers typically need to validate performance on their own traffic and monitor drift over time.
Limited public company details
Compared with long-established IP data vendors, publicly available information about corporate structure, certifications, and long-term dataset provenance may be harder to verify without direct vendor engagement. This can slow procurement for regulated industries that require formal documentation. Security and privacy reviews may require additional questionnaires and contractual assurances.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | $0 / month (billed monthly) | 5 users, 250 manual IP lookups, 0 API Calls (Context API), 100k Session Assessments; access to free community dashboard. |
| Teams | $200 / month (billed monthly) | 10 users, 500 manual IP lookups, 50k+ API Calls (Context API), 500k Session Assessments; API access, session blocking, deeper platform tools. |
| Pro | $1,600 / month (billed monthly) | Unlimited users, unlimited manual IP lookups, 1M+ API Calls (Context API), 10M+ Session Assessments; SSO, historical search, customizable blocking rules, commercial integrations. |
| Enterprise | $40,000 / year (annually only) | Unlimited users, unlimited manual IP lookups, 2M+ API Calls (Context API), 20M+ Session Assessments; on-prem delivery, customizable volumes, enterprise integrations, dedicated CSM; contact sales/request demo. |
