SERP Search vs SerpAPI

SerpAPI is a well-established SERP scraping API with a large customer base. It covers most Google SERP types but is significantly more expensive per request than SERP Search, especially at scale.

Verdict

SERP Search delivers the same structured SERP data as SerpAPI at a fraction of the cost per request - up to 20× cheaper at comparable tiers. The generous 1,000 req/mo free tier also makes it much easier to prototype without spending anything.

Pricing at a glance

SERP Search
Free tier1,000 req/mo
Starting price$40/mo
Cost per 1,000 requests~$0.50
Endpoints includedAll 10+
SerpAPI

SerpAPI starts at around $50/mo for ~5,000 searches (~$10/1,000). Prices shown are approximate - check each provider's current pricing page.

Feature comparison

FeatureSERP SearchCompetitor
Organic search results
Image search results
Video search results
News search results
Maps & local results
Shopping results
Autocomplete suggestions
Geo-targeted queries
Real-time fresh results
Structured JSON responses
Permanent free tier
Uptime SLA
Supported Partial / limited Not available

Pros & cons

Why choose SERP Search

  • Up to 20× cheaper per request at equivalent usage tiers
  • 1,000 free requests/mo vs SerpAPI's 100/mo
  • Single flat price covers all 10+ endpoint types
  • No per-endpoint surcharges

When SerpAPI might be better

  • Larger developer community and more third-party tutorials
  • Broader non-Google engine support (Bing, Baidu, Yahoo, etc.)
  • Longer track record with enterprise clients

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