CandycornDB vs MaxMind: The Smarter IP Scoring Alternative

MaxMind is one of the most recognized names in IP intelligence — but as traffic becomes more anonymized and fraud more coordinated, security and fraud teams are demanding more than just GeoIP data and proxy flags.

CandycornDB is a modern, real-time IP risk scoring platform built for 2025 and beyond. While MaxMind offers legacy location data, CandycornDB delivers context-rich risk signals using subnet and ASN behavior.

Why Companies Are Replacing MaxMind

• MaxMind relies on static data — often outdated or binary
• It offers little context around proxy usage or network behavior
• False positives from over-flagged VPN traffic hurt conversion rates
• No real subnet clustering or ASN intelligence

Feature Comparison: CandycornDB vs MaxMind

Feature	MaxMind	CandycornDB
Real-time IP risk scoring	❌	✅
Subnet & ASN behavior analysis	❌	✅
Risk scoring (0–100)	Limited	✅ Detailed, contextual
Proxy/VPN detection	Basic flags	Weighted, subnet-aware
False positive reduction	❌	✅
Bulk data enrichment	Limited	Available on request
API response speed	Moderate	✅ Sub-100ms

What Makes CandycornDB Better?

CandycornDB was designed to go beyond basic IP intelligence. Instead of just labeling traffic as “VPN” or “residential,” we calculate a fraud score based on real-world indicators:

• 📊 Subnet overlap with anonymizers or Tor exit nodes
• 🧠 ASN reputation modeling based on historical abuse
• 🚨 Port scanning patterns and behavioral signals

This allows platforms to take smarter actions — blocking abuse while letting real users through.

Who Uses CandycornDB?

We work with:

• ✅ SaaS platforms with trial abuse challenges
• ✅ Fintech companies looking to score IPs during KYC
• ✅ Ad platforms filtering proxy and bot traffic
• ✅ Security teams enhancing their threat detection stack

Final Thoughts

If you’re using MaxMind and dealing with noise, false positives, or weak proxy signals — CandycornDB is a drop-in replacement that offers deeper scoring, faster API performance, and higher confidence in what your users are really doing.

Try CandycornDB free or explore the docs to start scoring IPs smarter today.