{"id":23020,"date":"2022-04-04T06:41:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T03:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-dev.iptp.net\/?p=23020"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:53:13","slug":"introducing-ixp-compare-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/blog\/introducing-ixp-compare-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing IXP Compare tool &#8211; Internet Exchange Point Compare"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introducing IXP Compare tool<\/h2><p>A global telecoms provider &ndash; IPTP Networks &ndash; has unveiled a free IXP calculator program to track and compare worldwide Internet Exchanges.<\/p><p>The IXP calculator tool, IXP Compare, analyzes Internet Exchange Point (IXP) data sets powered by PeeringDB and creates visual presentations with comparisons based on multiple parameters.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/iptp-tools\/ixp-compare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IXP compare tool <\/a> is used for comparing two Exchange points on five essential domains :<\/p><ul>\n<li>Peers<\/li>\n<li>Open peers<\/li>\n<li>Connections<\/li>\n<li>IPv6 percentage<\/li>\n<li>Overall Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>All information can be obtained by choosing the target IXP names from the tool dropbox.<\/p><p>The IXP Compare tool showcases a complete list of peering members with their names and ASN (Autonomous System Number). Moreover, it is also equipped with the options to view the chosen IXPs&rsquo; mutual and unique peers.<\/p><p>This IXP calculator tool is especially helpful for internet providers, financial services firms, and multinational enterprises with offices located across the globe, that are searching for a suitable IX community to join. By providing a detailed graphic comparison, the IXP Compare tool offers an innovative opportunity for network providers to instantly review IXPs of their choices listed in their desired geographical area and aid in global business planning.<\/p><h2>How to use IXP Compare tool<\/h2><p>Here is a step-by-step guide to use the IXP Compare tool:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Click on the two dropdowns and choose the targeted Internet Exchanges.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23025\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps.jpg\" alt=\"Scroll the dropbox to find desired IXPs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23025 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Scroll the dropbox to find desired IXPs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/scroll-the-dropbox-to-find-desired-ixps.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Both dropdown bars also have a search option to look for a particular Internet Exchange in the desired location easier.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23026\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location.jpg\" alt=\"Type in the IXP name or location for a quicker look.\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23026 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Type in the IXP name or location for a quicker look.\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/type-the-ixp-name-or-location.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Hover over the &lsquo;wheel&rsquo; illustration to reveal the percentage of 4 of each criterion (peers, open peers, connections, and total speed).<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23027\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage.jpg\" alt=\"Hover over the illustration to get the percentage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23027 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Hover over the illustration to get the percentage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage-768x586.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/hover-over-the-illustration-to-get-the-percentage.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Find out the name and ASN (autonomous system number) of each IXP&rsquo;s member down the peer list.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23028\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers.jpg\" alt=\"Show a list of all peer member from both IXPs in blue (unique peer) and orange (mutual peer).\" width=\"800\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers-768x735.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23028 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Show a list of all peer member from both IXPs in blue (unique peer) and orange (mutual peer).\" width=\"800\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers-768x735.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/list-of-peers.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Choose the &ldquo;Mutual&rdquo; button to see which peer partner presents at both Internet Exchange communities.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23029\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps.jpg\" alt=\"Show all mutual peers (in orange) - The members that join both IXPs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps-768x741.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23029 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Show all mutual peers (in orange) - The members that join both IXPs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps-768x741.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/mutual-peers-who-are-members-of-both-ixps.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Select &ldquo;Unique&rdquo; to view those that appear in only the respective IXP.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23031\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer.jpg\" alt=\"Unique peer partners show up in one IXP and not the other.\" width=\"800\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer-768x692.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23031 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Unique peer partners show up in one IXP and not the other.\" width=\"800\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer-768x692.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/unique-peer.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Look for a specific peer partner via the search bar.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23032\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp.jpg\" alt=\"Look for a particular peering partner from the searchbar.\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp-768x605.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23032 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Look for a particular peering partner from the searchbar.\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp-768x605.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/search-specific-ixp.jpg\"><\/noscript><\/li>\n<li>Gain more information about each peer partner by clicking on the name to get redirected to that partner&rsquo;s profile on PeeringDB.<br>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-23033\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD\/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs=\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile.jpg\" alt=\"Show member profile on the PeeringDB.\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile-768x634.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23033 lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"Show member profile on the PeeringDB.\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile-768x634.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/peer-profile.jpg\"><\/noscript>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>&ldquo;As IX Transit and Remote IX are some of our more popular services, we often encountered various customers struggling with making decisions on the most suitable IX communities,&rdquo; said CEO &amp; Co-Founder of IPTP Networks, Vladimir Kangin. &ldquo;With IXP Compare, decision-makers can feel more confident and speed up the search for the best IXP to suit the business&rsquo;s needs.&rdquo;<\/p><p>Besides the IXP Compare Tool release, IPTP Networks also announced an upcoming tool &ndash; called ASN Info Tool. This additional tool can provide basic information about Autonomous Systems using AS numbers or IP addresses.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/iptp-tools\/ixp-compare\/\">Try IXP compare tool!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":29294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-post-detail.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[45],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23020"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23020"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39270,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23020\/revisions\/39270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.iptp.us\/pt_PT\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}