isMalicious + AbuseIPDB
Community-reported IP abuse database. isMalicious consumes this source and correlates it with others — this page explains what that adds, and when to go to the source directly.
AbuseIPDB is one of the sources isMalicious aggregates
We are not a replacement for AbuseIPDB, and the table below is not a scoreboard. isMalicious ingests or queries AbuseIPDB alongside other sources and returns a single weighted verdict. Rows where isMalicious shows a capability AbuseIPDB does not are usually capabilities of the aggregation layer, not evidence that our data on AbuseIPDB's own specialty is better. For AbuseIPDB's primary use case, go to AbuseIPDB.
Quick verdict
Choose isMalicious for API-first threat intelligence with multi-source correlation, CVE data, and ransomware tracking. Choose AbuseIPDB for quick, free ip abuse checks for firewall and siem enrichment.
isMalicious
Real-time threat intelligence API with multi-source correlation, CVE intelligence, and ransomware leak-site tracking.
Best for: Automated threat intelligence at scale
AbuseIPDB
AbuseIPDB is a crowd-sourced database of IP addresses reported for abusive behavior such as brute-force attacks, spam, and port scanning. It is maintained by community submissions.
Best for: Quick, free IP abuse checks for firewall and SIEM enrichment
Feature Comparison
| Feature | isMalicious | AbuseIPDB |
|---|---|---|
| IP reputation | ||
| Domain reputation | ||
| URL scanner | ||
| Bulk API | Limited | |
| Streaming threat feed | ||
| Multi-source correlation (configured sources) | ||
| Confidence scoring | ||
| Ransomware leak-site tracking | ||
| CVE intelligence | ||
| STIX/TAXII export | ||
| Blocklist download | ||
| Free tier available |
Every row above is backed by live data — see it on your own indicators.
Run a free reportAbuseIPDB — Strengths & Limitations
- Free tier with 1K checks/day
- Large community
- Brute-force / SSH abuse coverage
- Simple API
- IP-only (no domain or URL reputation)
- Community-driven = higher false positive rate
- No CVE intelligence
- No ransomware data
- No dark web monitoring
- No streaming feeds
- No STIX/TAXII support
Pricing
AbuseIPDB
Free (1K/day), paid from ~$50/month
Frequently Asked Questions
Is isMalicious better than AbuseIPDB?
isMalicious covers a broader attack surface — domain, URL, ASN, and IP reputation — and aggregates configured professional sources with confidence scoring, rather than relying solely on community reports. For teams that need more than IP checks, isMalicious provides a significantly richer dataset.
Does isMalicious include AbuseIPDB data?
AbuseIPDB is one of the community sources that feeds into isMalicious's correlation engine, weighted alongside higher-reliability sources like Spamhaus, AlienVault, and Google Safe Browsing.
Can I replace AbuseIPDB with isMalicious?
Yes. isMalicious covers all AbuseIPDB use cases (IP reputation, blocklist export, API) and adds domain reputation, URL scanning, CVE intelligence, ransomware tracking, and dark web monitoring. The free tier covers up to 30 lookups/month.
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