vspam.org vs AbuseIPDB
AbuseIPDB is a widely used IP reputation database with over 1 million daily reports and deep SIEM/SOAR integrations. vspam.org is a phishing intelligence platform covering URLs, domains, IPs, and email addresses with native DNSBL and mail agent integration. AbuseIPDB focuses on IP reputation; vspam.org focuses on multi-IOC phishing intelligence.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | vspam.org | AbuseIPDB |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Phishing intelligence (4 IOC types) | IP reputation database |
| IOC Types | URLs, domains, IPs, emails | IP addresses only |
| DNSBL Integration | Native RPZ zone files | Not available |
| STIX/TAXII Feeds | Yes (STIX 2.1, TAXII 2.1) | No |
| Feed Formats | STIX, CSV, JSON, TXT | JSON API only |
| Community Voting | Trust-weighted (1x–8x) | Simple report count |
| API Free Tier | 500 req/hr | 1,000 req/day |
| Mail Agent | Yes (Postfix, Exim, OpenSMTPD) | No |
| Open Source | AGPL-3.0 | No |
| SIEM Integration | TAXII 2.1 + API | Splunk, QRadar, XSOAR, Sentinel |
| Confidence Scoring | Trust-tier weighted | 0–100 abuse score |
| Domain/URL Checks | Yes | No |
vspam.org strengths
- Covers 4 IOC types — AbuseIPDB only checks IPs
- Native DNSBL for real-time mail server blocking
- Phishing-specific intelligence (credential harvesting, BEC, brand impersonation)
- STIX 2.1 and TAXII 2.1 feeds for automated SIEM ingestion
- Trust-tier voting reduces false positives vs simple report counting
- Open source — audit, self-host, and extend
- Dedicated mail agent with local caching and fail-open design
AbuseIPDB strengths
- Massive scale — over 1 million daily reports
- Deep SIEM/SOAR ecosystem (Splunk, QRadar, XSOAR, Sentinel)
- Generous free API tier (1,000 checks/day)
- Well-established abuse confidence scoring (0–100)
- Affordable paid plans ($5–$150/month)
- Strong firewall and SIEM integration ecosystem
When to Use Each
Choose vspam.org
Choose vspam.org if you need phishing-focused intelligence beyond IP addresses, want DNSBL integration for your mail server, need domain/URL/email checks, or want STIX/TAXII feeds for your threat intel platform.
Choose AbuseIPDB
Choose AbuseIPDB if your primary need is IP reputation scoring, you want deep SIEM/SOAR integrations out of the box, or you need high-volume IP lookups with a simple confidence score.
Verdict
AbuseIPDB and vspam.org solve different problems with some overlap in IP reputation. AbuseIPDB is the go-to for IP-centric abuse scoring with broad SIEM integrations. vspam.org provides phishing-specific intelligence across URLs, domains, IPs, and email senders with native mail server integration. For mail operators, vspam.org fills the gap AbuseIPDB doesn't cover — domain, URL, and sender reputation with automated DNSBL blocking.