Search Engines
Five Search Engines, One API
Choose the engine that fits your use case and budget. Web SERP from just $0.03/1K SERP API calls. Every endpoint returns structured JSON data.
- Google SERP from $0.03/1K SERP API calls
- News from $0.01/1K Queries
- Image search from $0.42/1K Queries
- Featured Snippets & PAA
- 112 country targeting
Yahoo
- Web with PAA & Videos
- Shopping PLAs & Ads
- News search
- Image search with size/color
- 112 country codes
Bing
- Full web search results
- Shopping PLAs in web results
- News & image endpoints
- Video results included
- 112 country targeting
DuckDuckGo
- Web search results
- News result metadata
- Images from $0.42/1K Queries
- Structured JSON fields
- Unpersonalized results
Brave
- Independent web index
- News, images & video endpoints
- Optional AI digest via
include_aio(Deep Search) - Structured JSON fields
- Same web pricing as every engine
Price Comparison
Up to 833× Cheaper Than Competitors
Every price below comes from the provider's own pricing page. Watch the two right-hand columns — the cheap-looking rates often hide a queue, a credit multiplier, or no AI Overviews at all.
| Provider | Entry price /1K | Cheapest /1K | Free tier | AI Overviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpent API (Web — all engines) | $0.60 | $0.03 | 10 shared calls | Opt-in via include_aio (paid Deep Search — google, yahoo, brave) |
| Scrapingdog | $1.00 | $0.14 | 200 credits (~40 Google searches) | Separate request |
| Serper | $1.00 | $0.30 | 2,500 queries | No endpoint published |
| DataForSEO | $0.60 | $0.60 (~5-min queue; $2.00 synchronous) | ~$1 trial credit | Doubles the task price |
| Oxylabs | $1.00 | $0.80 (Google billed at 2× base) | 2,000 results | No published support |
| Bright Data | $1.50 | $1.31 | 5,000/mo | Not stated |
| SerpApi | $25.00 | $1.96 ($106,050 plan) | 250/mo | Sometimes a separate request |
Web from $0.03/1K calls at the Scale tier, across every engine. Volume pricing locks in with a one-time deposit — $100 for Growth (10× off), $500 for Scale (20× off). SerpApi's entry plan is $25/1K — 42× our entry rate, and up to 833× once the Scale discount is in.
Rates read from each provider's published pricing on 20 August 2026. “Cheapest” is the best rate a vendor lists, whatever it costs to reach; entry price is the lowest paid plan. Serper is the exception — its /pricing page 404s and only the free tier is published, so its ladder comes from ColdIQ's July 2026 analysis. SerpApi · Serper · DataForSEO · Bright Data · Oxylabs · Scrapingdog
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 SERP API calls. 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 five search engines. Switch between Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, and Brave with a single parameter. One API key, five search engines.
Free Tier -- 10 Shared Calls
Get started with free access to all five search engines. No credit card needed. The best way to test and prototype before committing to a paid plan.
Volume Discounts
Growth pricing applies with a one-time $100 deposit, Scale with a one-time $500 deposit. Web search drops to $0.03/1K at Scale and news to $0.01/1K. 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
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