What does vpnapi.io identify?
Its documented API focuses on VPN, proxy and Tor indicators for an IP address.
vpnapi.io VPN detection review.
vpnapi.io offers an IP lookup centered on VPN, proxy and Tor indicators. It is useful when the immediate requirement is a connection-type flag rather than persistent identity or a full fraud workflow.
Overall score7.8 / 10
Free access1,000 API requests per day
Entry pricePaid plans from 19 US dollars per month
DeliveryIP lookup API
What drives the score.
The 7.8 score reflects a straightforward API and clear scope. It is a narrower tool than products that connect network results to device or account history. These six factors show the documented evidence and the questions behind the full 38-criterion rubric.
| Detection coverage 30 percent of rubric | The IP lookup identifies VPN, proxy, Tor exit-node and Private Relay connections. |
|---|---|
| False-positive discipline 18 percent of rubric | A VPN or proxy flag alone should not trigger an account block without corroborating evidence. |
| Integration 16 percent of rubric | IP lookup API |
| Freshness 14 percent of rubric | The vendor describes continuously updated network data; verify how that translates to your regions and exit types. |
| Verdict depth 12 percent of rubric | VPN, proxy, Tor and Private Relay connection flags alongside IP network information, without a persistent device or visitor identity. |
| Pricing and access 8 percent of rubric | 1,000 API requests per day; Paid plans from 19 US dollars per month |
Key facts.
- Method: The IP lookup identifies VPN, proxy, Tor exit-node and Private Relay connections. It classifies a network rather than identifying a persistent device. Source ↗
- Freshness: The vendor describes continuously updated network data; verify how that translates to your regions and exit types. Source ↗
- Output: VPN, proxy, Tor and Private Relay connection flags alongside IP network information, without a persistent device or visitor identity. Source ↗
- Access: Free access includes 1,000 API requests per day. Basic is 19 US dollars per month for 10,000 daily queries. Free-server speed can vary with demand. Source ↗
What the product provides.
| Primary role | Simple VPN, proxy and Tor lookup |
|---|---|
| Delivery | IP lookup API |
| Free access | 1,000 API requests per day |
| Paid entry | Paid plans from 19 US dollars per month |
| Vendor page | vpnapi.io product page |
| Pricing source | Vendor pricing or access page |
Strengths and limitations.
Strengths
- Focused VPN/proxy/Tor response
- Simple API integration
- Published paid tiers
Limitations
- No visitor or account identity from the IP lookup alone
- Free API speed can vary with demand; validate response time before using it in a sensitive flow.
Who it suits.
A small project that needs a direct anonymizer flag.
Test vpnapi.io with your VPN.
Check the current or entered IP and compare the VPN result after reconnecting. Free test limits apply; production API usage follows the chosen plan.
Further reading from vpnapi.io.
Describes checking the public exit IP and comparing connection status.
VPN Detection Test: how to check VPN connection status ↗ · Checker and explanatory guide
FAQ about vpnapi.io.
Is there a free production tier?
Yes. The pricing page lists 1,000 free API requests per day. Paid plans begin at 19 US dollars per month; free-server speed can vary with demand.
Can it stop repeat signups by itself?
It can label the connection, but repeat-signup prevention also needs account or device history.
Who is it best for?
A team that needs a focused network flag and already owns the rest of the user-risk logic.
What to compare next.
proxycheck.io
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Trade-off: The core lookup is still tied to an IP address
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Abstract API
Choose it if: A quick API integration for VPN and proxy flags, geolocation and ASN data.
Trade-off: Paid tiers have different included fields; verify the security fields you need
Overall editorial score 7.3/10. Read review →
This review uses published vendor pages and the retained editorial score. Full method · Editorial policy.