SerpApi

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Developer Tools · Vendor site 2026-10-04

SerpApi provides a Google Search API and dozens of specialized search engine endpoints that return structured JSON for SEO, ads, shopping, maps, news, and other result types. Developers choose monthly search bundles with throughput limits, optional U.S. Legal Shield coverage, and enterprise-grade Ludicrous Speed modes.

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Free access: Homepage pricing shows a Free plan at $0/month with 250 searches per month.
API access: SerpApi exposes HTTPS JSON APIs for many search engines with API key authentication and extensive endpoint catalog.

Is SerpApi right for you?

A good fit for

SEO analysts, data engineers, and apps that need reliable programmatic access to search engine result pages.

Before you choose

Successful searches count toward monthly quotas; higher throughput requires more expensive plans or Ludicrous Speed tiers.

Structured search APIs

SerpApi packages large search engine and vertical result scraping into JSON APIs with free and paid monthly search bundles.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
API breadth	Homepage catalog lists Google Search, Shopping, Jobs, Maps, News, Patents, and many other SERP APIs.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Billing rule	Pricing FAQ notes only successful searches count; cached, errored, and failed searches do not.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Legal Shield	Higher plans advertise U.S. Legal Shield coverage up to $2 million for compliant search data use.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

SerpApi pricing & plans

Free

Homepage lists Free at $0/month with 250 searches.

Searches: 250 searches per month
Throughput: 50 successful searches per hour

Starter

$25.00 /mo

Pricing table lists Starter at $25/month on best-effort mode.

Searches: 1,000 searches per month
Throughput: 200 throughput per hour

Developer

$75.00 /mo

Pricing table lists Developer at $75/month.

Searches: 5,000 searches per month
Throughput: 1,000 throughput per hour

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I run out of searches in a month?

SerpApi lets you enable Automatic Early Renewal once searches are exhausted or renew manually; either option replenishes searches and updates the billing cycle date.

Can I change plans anytime?

Pricing FAQ states you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel month-to-month plans at any time without restrictions.

What is SerpApi used for?

Does SerpApi have a free plan?

Homepage pricing shows a Free plan at $0/month with 250 searches per month.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does SerpApi cost?

The listed monthly price is $25.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use SerpApi through an API?

SerpApi exposes HTTPS JSON APIs for many search engines with API key authentication and extensive endpoint catalog.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Successful searches count toward monthly quotas; higher throughput requires more expensive plans or Ludicrous Speed tiers.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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