IPQualityScore alternative
The IPQualityScore alternative built for developers
Fraud API with a rich dashboard and credit-weighted pricing.
IPQualityScore (IPQS) is a mature fraud API with strong onboarding. LayerCall offers the same instant self-serve experience and a lower entry price, with simpler billing: one lookup = one credit, and a published flat overage rate instead of IPQS's per-endpoint credit weighting.
| LayerCall | IPQualityScore | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $49 / mo (20k) | $99 / mo (5k) |
| Free tier | 1,000 lookups/mo | 1,000 lookups/mo (35/day cap) |
| Credit model | 1 lookup = 1 credit (flat) | Weighted (IP 1, email 2, phone 3) |
| Published overage rate | Yes | Not published |
| Live + test (sandbox) keys | Yes | No |
| Google sign-in | Yes | Yes |
Why teams choose LayerCall
- ✓4× the included volume at the entry tier for less money.
- ✓Simple 1-lookup-1-credit billing — no per-endpoint credit math.
- ✓A published overage rate you can forecast against.
- ✓Sandbox keys for safe integration.
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1,000 lookups a month, no credit card. Score any IP, email, phone, or domain in one API call.
Get your free API key →Comparison based on publicly available pricing and documentation as of 2026. IPQualityScore is a trademark of its respective owner; LayerCall is not affiliated with or endorsed by IPQualityScore.