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
| Feature | SERP Search | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| 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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