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libphonenumber-js vs PhoneValidationAPI
Both stand on phone number validation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
libphonenumber-js provides parsing, formatting, and validation tools with selectable metadata for different needs. Its stated exclusions and input constraints matter for applications handling special numbers or extensions.
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PhoneValidationAPI combines number parsing, line and carrier data, and disposable-number checks in an HTTP API. Its confidence labels come with a stated caveat: results can vary by country, and some numbering plans are ambiguous.
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| libphonenumber-js | PhoneValidationAPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $14.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | phonevalidationapi.com |
| On phone number validation software | #4 of 25 | #8 of 25 |
libphonenumber-js: what it does well
- Checks possible length and digit validity.
- Formats partial and complete input as users type.
- Can find phone numbers in text, including numbers with extensions.
- Metadata options let developers balance checks and bundle size.
- Available through npm or web-page script tags.
What to know first
- Does not handle emergency numbers or short codes.
- Does not support alphabetic numbers or geolocation.
- As-you-type input does not support entering extensions.
- Strict digit validation can become stale as numbering plans change.
PhoneValidationAPI: what it does well
- Returns country, region, line type, and carrier data.
- Checks disposable and burner-number status.
- No SMS or PSTN calls are used for validation.
- Professional includes batches up to 10,000 numbers.
- OpenAPI specification and Postman collection are linked.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 requests per month.
- Basic allows 6,000 requests per month.
- Confidence varies by country and numbering plan.
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