A SERP API (Search Engine Results Page API) allows you to programmatically retrieve search engine results from Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Brave. Instead of manually scraping search pages, you send an API request and receive structured JSON data including organic results, news, images, and rich features like People Also Ask boxes. Serpent API is the most affordable option available, with a shared 10-call free pool for eligible endpoints and SERP searches from just $0.03/1K pages.

Why is Serpent API so affordable?

Serpent API keeps costs low with a focused pay-as-you-go model and clear product categories. Web requests start from $0.03/1K at the Scale tier. Unlike competitors like SerpAPI ($10/1K) or ScaleSerp ($5/1K), there are no monthly minimums.

Is there a free SERP API?

Yes. Serpent API offers a free SERP API with 10 shared free calls included on every new account — no credit card required. You get free access to eligible Web Search calls across Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Brave. This makes it the best free Google SERP API for developers who want to test before committing to a paid plan.

Which search engines does Serpent API support?

Serpent API supports five search engines: Google (quick web from $0.03/1K pages, deep web from $0.03/1K pages, news from $0.03/1K pages, images from $0.42/1K), Yahoo/Bing (quick web from $0.03/1K pages, news from $0.03/1K pages, images from $0.42/1K), and DuckDuckGo (web from $0.03/1K pages, news from $0.03/1K pages, images from $0.42/1K). All engines are accessible through the same affordable search API format.

How does Serpent API compare to SerpAPI or ScaleSerp?

SerpAPI charges $50/month for 5,000 searches ($10 per 1,000). ScaleSerp charges $50/month for 10,000 searches ($5 per 1,000). Serpent API SERP searches start at just $0.03 per 1,000 pages — making it up to 1000x cheaper than SerpAPI. Engine-specific pricing: DDG and Yahoo/Bing web from $0.03/1K pages, Google Quick Google SERP $0.03/1K pages at Scale tier. No monthly subscriptions, no wasted credits. The most affordable bulk search API available.

Cheapest SERP API — Google, Bing, Yahoo & DDG from $0.03/1K

Search Engines

Five Engines, One API

Choose the engine that fits your use case and budget. Web SERP from just $0.03/1K pages. Every endpoint returns structured JSON data.

Google

From $0.03/1K Pages

Google SERP from $0.03/1K Pages
News from $0.01/1K Queries
Image search from $0.42/1K Queries
Featured Snippets & PAA
112 country targeting

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Yahoo

From $0.03/1K Pages

Web with PAA & Videos
Shopping PLAs & Ads
News search
Image search with size/color
112 country codes

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Bing

From $0.03/1K Pages

Full web search results
Shopping product listings
News & image endpoints
Video results included
112 country targeting

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DuckDuckGo

From $0.03/1K Pages

Web search results
News result metadata
Images from $0.42/1K Queries
Structured JSON fields
Most cost-effective option

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Brave

From $0.03/1K Pages

Independent web index
News, images & video endpoints
AI digest as ai_overview
Structured JSON fields
Same flat pricing as other engines

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Price Comparison

Up to 1000x Cheaper Than Competitors

See how our budget-friendly SERP data stacks up against popular providers. The savings are not marginal -- they are transformational for high-volume users.

Provider	Plan	Searches	Cost/1K Searches	Free Tier
SerpAPI	Developer	5,000/mo	$10.00	100/mo
ScaleSerp	Basic	10,000/mo	$5.00	250/mo
SerpStack	Basic	5,000/mo	$5.98	100/mo
ValueSerp	Startup	2,500/mo	$20.00	No
Serpent API (DDG Web)	Scale tier	Unlimited	$0.01	10 shared calls
Serpent API (Yahoo/Bing Web)	Scale tier	Unlimited	$0.01	10 shared calls
Serpent API (Google SERP)	Scale tier	Unlimited	$0.05	10 shared calls

Category-based pricing across all engines: web from $0.03/1K calls at the Scale tier. Volume discounts at Growth ($100+, 10× off) and Scale ($500+, 20× off). SerpAPI charges $10/1K — Serpent is up to 333× more affordable.

Why Serpent API

The Most Affordable Search API for Developers

No monthly subscriptions. No complicated setups. Just low-cost search results with reliable, structured data.

Pay-As-You-Go Pricing

No monthly minimums. Web SERP from $0.03/1K pages. Credits never expire. The most cost-effective SERP solution available.

Clean JSON Responses

Structured data including organic results, PAA, featured snippets, videos, shopping PLAs, and more. Perfect for large-scale data collection.

Unified Search API

One endpoint format for all 5 engines. Switch between Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Brave with a single parameter. One API key, five engines.

Free Tier -- 10 Shared Calls

Get started with free access to all five engines. No credit card needed. The best way to test and prototype before committing to a paid plan.

Volume Discounts

Deposit $100+ for Growth tier or $500+ for Scale tier (lowest prices). DDG & Yahoo/Bing web drop to $0.01/1K at Scale. Ideal for high-volume workloads.

RESTful & Simple

Standard GET requests with API key auth. Works with cURL, Python, JavaScript, or any HTTP client. Integrate in minutes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A SERP API (Search Engine Results Page API) lets you programmatically retrieve search results from engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Brave. Instead of building your own web scraper, you send an HTTP request with your query and receive structured JSON data containing organic results and paid news and image data, and rich features like People Also Ask boxes, featured snippets, and shopping listings. Serpent API offers budget-friendly SERP data with searches from just $0.03 per 1,000 pages at Scale tier and a shared 10-call free pool for eligible endpoints.

Serpent keeps costs low with a focused pay-as-you-go model and clear product categories. Web requests are $0.60/1K on Default, $0.06/1K on Growth, and $0.03/1K on Scale. News is $0.20/$0.02/$0.01 per 1K, Images are $0.60/$0.54/$0.42 per 1K, and Videos are $0.60/$0.54/$0.42 per 1K. Compare that to SerpAPI at $10/1K for published Google SERP pricing.

Yes, Serpent offers a free pool with 10 shared free calls on eligible endpoints -- no credit card required. The shared free pool applies to every endpoint — Web Search, News, Images, Videos, Shopping, AI Rank, LinkedIn, Maps, YouTube, and Instagram. When you are ready to scale, the minimum deposit for new users is $10.

Pricing is flat per category. Web requests are $0.60 / $0.06 / $0.03 per 1,000. News is $0.20 / $0.02 / $0.01 per 1,000. Images are $0.60 / $0.54 / $0.42 per 1,000. Videos are $0.60 / $0.54 / $0.42 per 1,000. Tiers shown as Default / Growth / Scale. A single $100 deposit unlocks Growth permanently; a single $500 deposit unlocks Scale permanently. AI Ranking single-engine starts from $1/1K at Scale; all-engine calls start from $2/1K. Social: YouTube from $0.01/1K, Instagram from $0.70/1K.

SerpAPI publishes Google SERP pricing around $10 per 1,000 on entry paid plans. Serpent Web requests start at $0.03 per 1,000 at Scale. There are no monthly subscriptions, and credits are usage-based.

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