One endpoint, no actors
A single maintained SERP API instead of selecting and tuning scrapers.
Apify Alternative
A simpler Apify alternative for search
Apify runs a marketplace of scraper 'actors' you configure and maintain. For Google search, Searlo is one stable endpoint that returns parsed SERP data at $0.30 per 1,000 queries.
Apify is flexible: actors can scrape almost anything. But that flexibility means choosing an actor, configuring it, and dealing with variability in quality and upkeep — especially as Google's SERP changes. For search results, that is overhead.
Searlo replaces the actor model for search with a single maintained endpoint. One keyed request returns organic positions and SERP features, parsed and consistent, at $0.30 per 1,000 queries with 3,000 free credits.
Consistent parsed output
Stable response schema with positions and SERP features.
Synchronous + fast
Sub-second responses, no run queues or actor cold starts.
$0.30 per 1,000
Simple per-query pricing with no compute-unit math.
Get started in one request
No actor to configure — just one request:
cURLbash
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=personal%20loans&num=10" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"Pythonpython
import requests
r = requests.get(
"https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web",
params={"q": "personal loans", "num": 10},
headers={"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
results = r.json()["organic"]
for o in results:
print(o["position"], o["domain"], o["title"])Node.jsjavascript
const res = await fetch(
"https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=" +
encodeURIComponent("personal loans") + "&num=10",
{ headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } },
);
const { organic } = await res.json();
organic.forEach(o =>
console.log(o.position, o.domain, o.title));Searlo vs Apify
For Google search specifically, a single endpoint beats actor management.
| Capability | Searlo | Apify |
|---|---|---|
| Model | One SERP endpoint | Actor marketplace |
| Maintenance | Managed for you | Actor upkeep varies |
| Output schema | Consistent | Per-actor |
| Pricing | $0.30 / 1,000 queries | Compute units + usage |
| Free credits | 3,000 | Free tier (CU-based) |
When one endpoint beats a marketplace
A marketplace shines when your targets are diverse and changing. But if your need is consistent Google search data, a single specialized endpoint is more predictable: stable schema, known latency, and a provider whose job is keeping the SERP parser current.
You trade breadth you don't need for reliability you do.
- No actor selection or tuning
- Predictable schema and latency
- Per-query pricing, not compute units
- SERP features parsed for you
Switch when you
- Only need Google search results
- Want a stable response schema
- Prefer per-query over compute-unit pricing
- Don't want to maintain actors
- Build rank trackers or SEO tools
- Need a stable, well-documented response schema
Frequently asked questions
How is Searlo different from Apify?
Apify is a marketplace of configurable scraper actors; Searlo is a single maintained Google SERP API with a consistent schema and per-query pricing.
Do I have to maintain anything?
No. Searlo maintains the SERP parser and infrastructure; you call one endpoint and get structured data.
Is pricing simpler?
Yes. It's $0.30 per 1,000 queries — no compute-unit calculations or per-actor variation.
What do I get in the response?
Organic results with positions, titles, links, snippets, domains, and favicons in a stable JSON schema.
Can I start free?
Yes — 3,000 free credits.