ipctl.io vs. the alternatives

BGPView shut down in November 2025. ipctl.io is a free, actively maintained replacement.

• + Same core features: ASN, prefix, IP lookups
• + Additional RPKI validation and threat intelligence
• + URL migration guide available

ipctl.io offers BGP routing, RPKI validation, and threat intelligence that ipinfo.io doesn't include in its free tier.

• + BGP routing and RPKI data included free
• + Threat intelligence and abuse scoring
• + 1,000 free API requests/day vs 50k/mo (ipinfo)

ipctl.io combines IP reputation data with BGP routing, geolocation, and network context - all in one query.

• + Multi-source threat scoring, not just user reports
• + BGP routing context for every IP
• + No account required for website lookups

Different focus: ipctl.io provides network intelligence and BGP data, while Shodan focuses on port scanning and device discovery.

• + BGP routing, RPKI, and prefix analysis
• + No port scanning - privacy-respecting approach
• + Free tier with 1,000 API requests/day

ipctl.io focuses on BGP routing intelligence and IP reputation, while Censys specializes in internet-wide scanning and certificate transparency.

• + BGP and RPKI data not available in Censys
• + Simpler API, no enterprise sales process
• + Free tier for individual use

ipctl.io provides BGP routing and RPKI validation that GreyNoise doesn't, while GreyNoise specializes in mass scanner classification.

• + BGP routing and prefix analysis
• + No scanning or honeypots — passive sources only
• + 1,000 free API requests/day, no signup

ipctl.io adds BGP routing, RPKI validation, and threat intelligence on top of geolocation — no database downloads needed.

• + API-first — always up-to-date, no GeoIP database to manage
• + BGP routing and RPKI data included
• + No signup or license keys required

ipctl.io focuses on network-layer intelligence — BGP routing, RPKI, prefix analysis — while VirusTotal specializes in malware scanning.

• + BGP routing and RPKI validation for every IP
• + Higher API rate limits (1k/day vs 4/min)
• + Purpose-built for network operations