Abstract API vs ApogeoAPI — 2026 comparison

Abstract API Alternative — One API Instead of Many

Abstract API sells IP geolocation, exchange rates, and other utilities as separate subscriptions. If you need more than one, the costs stack up fast. ApogeoAPI bundles IP geo + exchange rates + full geographic data under a single key — starting free.

Feature comparison

Side-by-side overview of what each API offers.

Feature
Abstract API
ApogeoAPI
IP Geolocation
Separate subscription
Included
Exchange rates
Separate subscription
Included — 161 currencies
Countries data (250+)
Not available
250+ countries
States & provinces
Not available
Cities (150K+)
Not available
150K+ cities
Single API key for everything
One key per product
One key for all data
Free tier
~Limited per product
Free forever + 14-day trial
Pricing
~$9–$14/mo per product
From $0 — $19/mo for everything
SLA / uptime guarantee
99% SLA Basic+
Analytics dashboard
~Basic per product
Unified dashboard

When to use Abstract API

Abstract API makes sense if you only need one of their specific utilities — like email validation, phone validation, holiday data, or VAT number lookup. For a single-use case with low volume, their per-product model works fine.

  • You only need one specific utility (email, holidays, VAT)
  • You prefer micro-service APIs for each feature
  • You already use other Abstract API products
  • Low volume, single use case

When to choose ApogeoAPI

Choose ApogeoAPI when you need IP geolocation and exchange rates together — or when you also need country, state, and city data. One subscription replaces two or more Abstract API products.

  • Need IP geo + exchange rates + geographic data together
  • Want one API key instead of multiple subscriptions
  • Need countries, states, and cities alongside IP geo
  • Want to reduce billing complexity and vendor count

Common questions

Does ApogeoAPI replace all Abstract API products?

ApogeoAPI covers the geographic and financial data use cases: IP geolocation, exchange rates, countries, states, and cities. It does not cover Abstract API's email validation, holiday detection, or VAT tools.

How does the pricing compare to Abstract API?

Abstract API charges separately per product — IP geo from $9/month, exchange rates from $14/month. ApogeoAPI's Basic plan at $19/month includes both, plus full country/state/city data. If you use two or more Abstract API products, ApogeoAPI is likely cheaper.

One API for everything — 14-day free trial

IP geolocation, exchange rates, countries, states, and 150K+ cities. No credit card required.