Serpent API is the cheapest SERP API in the world, providing search results from Google, Bing, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, AI mention tracking across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity, plus YouTube and Instagram data APIs. All in one platform with simple JSON responses.
The Cheapest SERP API in the World
The Cheapest SERP API for Google, Bing, Yahoo & DuckDuckGo
Google
Bing
Yahoo
DuckDuckGo
The free Google SERP API with the lowest prices. Search results from $0.01/1K. AI citation tracking, YouTube & Instagram data. 100 free calls, no credit card.
$0.05/1K
Google Web (Scale)
$0.01/1K
Google News (Scale)
100
Free Searches
112
Countries
Data from 10 platforms you trust
GoogleBingYahooDuckDuckGo
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Perplexity
YouTube
InstagramSimple Integration
One API call. JSON response. That's it.
// Fetch search results const response = await fetch('https://apiserpent.com/api/search?q=best+seo+tools', { headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'sk_live_your_api_key' } }); const data = await response.json(); // Returns: { success: true, query: "...", results: { organic: [...], ... }, meta: {...} }
Three API Categories, One Platform
SERP data, AI mention tracking, and social media scraping — all at the lowest price.
Cheapest SERP API
SERP searches from $0.01/1K. Engine-specific pricing — pay only for what you use. Volume discounts up to ~44% off.
4 Search Engines
Google, Bing, Yahoo & DuckDuckGo. Choose your engine per request. Web, news, images & videos.
AI Mention Tracking
Track where ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Perplexity cite your brand. Visibility scoring across all 4 LLMs.
Social Media APIs
YouTube search, video details, channel analytics. Instagram profile scraping. From $0.11/1K calls.
Rich SERP Data
Organic results, AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, PAA, ads, related searches, shopping, videos — full JSON.
Automatic Refunds
Failed searches (server errors) are automatically refunded. You only pay for successful results.
How It Works
Three simple steps to get started.
1
Sign Up
Create your account with Google. Get 100 free searches instantly.
2
Get API Key
Generate your API key from the dashboard with one click.
3
Make Requests
Start calling the API and get search results in JSON format.
Our API Services
Three categories of data APIs, all under one roof.
SERP APIs
Google, Bing, Yahoo & DDG search results. Web, news, images, videos. From $0.01/1K.
Explore SERP APIs →AI Mentions & Overviews
Track citations across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Perplexity. Visibility scoring. From $1.22/1K.
Explore AI APIs →Social Media Scrapers
YouTube search, video details, channel analytics. Instagram profile data. From $0.11/1K calls.
Explore Social APIs →
No Credit Card Required
Automatic Refunds
Pay As You Go
Up to 1000x cheaper than the leading SERP API
SerpAPI
$10.00/1K
vs
Serpent API
$0.01/1K
Same data. Fraction of the cost.
Trusted by Developers
Teams building SEO tools, rank trackers, and data pipelines choose Serpent API for its reliability and price.
"Switched from SerpAPI and cut our data costs by 95%. Same quality results."
-- SEO Tool Developer
"The auto-refund on failures means we never pay for bad data. Great DX."
-- Rank Tracker Startup
"4 engines, one API key, simple JSON. We were up and running in 10 minutes."
-- Data Pipeline Engineer
Transparent, Engine-Specific Pricing
Pay only for the engine you use. Volume discounts applied automatically. See full pricing →
Free Tier
$0
100 free API calls
- 100 free API calls
- All SERP & Social endpoints
- No credit card required
- 30 req/min rate limit
Pay-as-you-go
$0.09/1K
Google Web. DDG/Yahoo from $0.02
- Unlimited API calls
- Engine-specific pricing
- 200 req/min rate limit
- Auto-refund on failures
Growth
$0.07/1K
~22% off. DDG/Yahoo from $0.02
- $50+ deposited to unlock
- ~22% off all endpoints
- 400 req/min rate limit
- All SERP + AI + Social
Scale
$0.05/1K
~44% off. DDG/Yahoo from $0.01
- $200+ deposited to unlock
- 600 req/min rate limit
- Highest queue priority
- Priority support
Enterprise
Custom
Volume pricing, SLA, dedicated support
- Custom volume discounts
- Unlimited rate limits
- SLA guarantee
- Dedicated account manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Every new account gets 100 free API calls — works across all endpoints (SERP, AI ranking, social media). No credit card required. After that, engine-specific pricing starts at just $0.01 per 1,000 SERP searches, making it the cheapest SERP API available.
Serpent API uses engine-specific pay-as-you-go pricing. SERP searches from $0.01/1K. AI ranking from $1.22/1K per LLM. Social media from $0.11/1K. Volume discounts up to ~44% off. 100 free API calls for new users.
Serpent API supports four search engines: Google (default), Bing, Yahoo, and DuckDuckGo. You can choose which engine to use for each API request using a simple engine parameter. Access web, news, and image search results from all four engines through a single unified API.
Getting started is easy: 1) Sign up with your Google account, 2) Get your API key from the dashboard, 3) Start making API requests. You will receive 100 free searches instantly upon registration -- no credit card required.
Serpent API returns up to 100 organic search results per query, along with related searches, People Also Ask questions, and featured snippets when available.
Ready to Start Building?
Get started with Serpent API today. 100 free searches included, no credit card required.