IPLogs vs IPHub
IPHub and IPLogs both offer free IP proxy and VPN detection. IPHub returns a simple block flag (good, bad, or residential proxy) with a free 1000-query daily allowance and is popular with game servers. IPLogs adds seven direct VPN-provider APIs, active protocol probing, Apple Private Relay and WARP separation, per-signal provenance, and a published false-positive rate.
What IPHub is
IPHub is a long-running, lightweight proxy and VPN detection API popular with game servers and forums. It returns a simple block classification (0 = residential/business, 1 = proxy/VPN/hosting, 2 = residential proxy) plus ASN, ISP, and country, with a free tier of 1000 queries per day that works without an API key. It is close to IPLogs in being free and IP-focused, but simpler in scope.
Pricing, free-tier limits, and feature sets change. Verify current details on IPHub before deciding. This page reflects publicly documented behavior as of 2026-06-02.
Side-by-side
| Capability | IPLogs | IPHub |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier for VPN/proxy detection | Unlimited, fair-use | 1000/day, no key needed |
| Signup / API key required | No signup, no key | Optional key for higher limits |
| Direct VPN-provider ingestion | 7 provider APIs (Mullvad, PIA, IVPN…) | Aggregated / heuristic |
| Active protocol probing | OpenVPN/WireGuard/IKEv2/REALITY | Feed / heuristic based |
| Apple Private Relay / WARP separation | Distinct signals | Hosting/proxy classes |
| Per-signal provenance returned | Every matching feed/probe listed | Single block flag |
| Published false-positive rate | 0.3% on a Cymru-validated corpus | Not published |
| IPv6 support | First-class | Not documented; verify |
When to choose IPLogs
- You want per-signal detail and provenance, not just a single block flag.
- Direct VPN-provider ground truth plus active probing matters to you.
- Apple Private Relay and Cloudflare WARP must be distinguished from commercial VPNs.
- A published false-positive rate matters to your decisioning.
When to choose IPHub
- You want the simplest possible block flag and easy integration, especially for game servers.
- Your code already targets IPHub's response format.
- 1000 queries/day is enough and the residential-proxy block class fits your needs.
See the numbers
IPLogs publishes its detection accuracy openly: 0.3% false-positive rate on a Cymru-validated corpus. For live, head-to-head API responses across six vendors on controlled test IPs, see the empirical VPN-detection API test.
FAQ
Is IPLogs a free alternative to IPHub?
Yes. Both are free and IP-focused. IPLogs returns richer output — per-signal provenance, active-probe results, Apple Private Relay/WARP separation, and a published false-positive rate — where IPHub returns a single block flag.
What does IPHub's block value mean?
IPHub returns 0 for a likely residential/business IP, 1 for a proxy/VPN/hosting IP, and 2 for a residential proxy. IPLogs instead returns a verdict plus every matching signal so you can see why an IP was flagged.
Does IPHub support IPv6?
IPLogs treats IPv6 as first-class across detection and the dashboard. IPHub does not document IPv6 support clearly, so verify current coverage on their site before relying on it.