No Daily Limits
Searlo vs Google Search API
Google Custom Search API limits you to 100 free queries/day. Searlo gives you 3,000 free credits with no daily limits and simpler integration.
Searlo
$0.30
per 1,000 queries
Google Custom Search
$5.00
per 1,000 queries
Google Custom Search API Limitations
Google Custom Search API Limitations
- Limited to 100 free queries per day
- Maximum 10,000 queries per day even on paid plans
- Requires Google Cloud account setup
- Complex OAuth authentication
- Results limited to specific site collections
- No real-time news search
- Confusing pricing tiers
- Limited customization options
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Searlo | Google CSE |
|---|---|---|
| Free Queries/Day | 3,000 credits (one-time) | 100/day |
| Price per 1000 queries | $0.30 | $5.00 |
| Daily Limit | None | 10,000/day max |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| API Complexity | Simple REST | Complex OAuth |
| Average Latency | avg ~300ms | ~200ms |
| Full Web Search | Yes | Limited sites |
| Image Search | Yes | Yes |
| News Search | Yes | No |
| No Google Cloud Required | Yes | No |
| Transparent Pricing | Yes | Complex tiers |
| 24/7 Support | Yes | Forums only |
Integration Comparison
Searlo - Simple & Clean
// One simple API call const response = await fetch( 'https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=AI', { headers: { 'X-API-Key': API_KEY } } ); const data = await response.json();
Integration Comparison
// One simple API call
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=AI',
{ headers: { 'X-API-Key': API_KEY } }
);
const data = await response.json();// Requires OAuth, Cloud setup, CSE ID
const { google } = require('googleapis');
const customsearch = google.customsearch('v1');
const auth = new google.auth.GoogleAuth({
keyFile: 'credentials.json',
scopes: ['...']
});
// ... 20+ more linesFeatures
Google CSE - Complex Setup
// Requires OAuth, Cloud setup, CSE ID const { google } = require('googleapis'); const customsearch = google.customsearch('v1'); const auth = new google.auth.GoogleAuth({ keyFile: 'credentials.json', scopes: ['...'] }); // ... 20+ more lines
Why Developers Prefer Searlo
Google Custom Search JSON API is closed to new customers as of 2025. See the full migration guide ?
Google Custom Search JSON API is closed to new customers as of 2025. See the full migration guide ?
Features
No Hidden Costs
Transparent pricing from day one. No surprise bills, no complex tiers, no Google Cloud overhead.
5-Minute Setup
Sign up, get your API key, make your first request. No OAuth, no Cloud console, no CSE configuration.
Full Web Coverage
Search the entire web, not just specific sites. Get comprehensive results like Google.com itself.
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Escape Google's limitations Start with 3,000 free credits. No daily limits, no Google Cloud required. Get Started Free
Escape Google's limitations
Start with 3,000 free credits. No daily limits, no Google Cloud required.
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