Searlo

SERP API

The real-time SERP API for developers

Query live Google search results as structured data — organic positions and rich metadata — in one request. Sub-second latency, $0.30 per 1,000 queries, 3,000 free credits.

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A SERP API (Search Engine Results Page API) returns what a Google search page contains as machine-readable data instead of HTML. You send a query and get back the organic results with their positions, titles, snippets, domains, and favicons.

That removes the hardest parts of working with search data — proxies, CAPTCHAs, headless browsers, and constantly-breaking HTML parsers. Searlo maintains all of it so you call one endpoint and receive clean JSON (or token-efficient TOON for AI workflows).

Searlo's SERP API is built to be the fastest and most affordable option for both SEO tooling and AI applications: sub-second responses, $0.30 per 1,000 queries, native MCP support for AI agents, and 195-country localization.

Features

  • Sub-second responses

    Low-latency live SERP fetches suitable for interactive features and high-volume jobs.

  • Rich organic data

    Organic positions, titles, snippets, domains, and favicons in every response.

  • 195-country localization

    Set country and language to retrieve results exactly as they appear in any market.

  • Built for AI agents

    Native MCP support and TOON output (≈63% fewer tokens) for LLM and RAG pipelines.

  • Clean structured data

    Consistent JSON schema with positions, domains, titles, and links — no parsing.

  • Reliable & maintained

    Proxies, anti-bot handling, and SERP-layout changes are managed for you.

Get started in one request

Send a query, get the ranked SERP back. One endpoint, an API key, three lines:

curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=best%20project%20management%20tools&num=10" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
import requests

r = requests.get(
    "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web",
    params={"q": "best project management tools", "num": 10},
    headers={"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
results = r.json()["organic"]
for o in results:
    print(o["position"], o["domain"], o["title"])
const res = await fetch(
  "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=" +
    encodeURIComponent("best project management tools") + "&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 SerpAPI

SerpAPI is the best-known SERP API. Searlo returns the same structured search data at a fraction of the price, with AI-native features built in.

Capability comparison between Searlo and SerpAPI
CapabilitySearloSerpAPI
Price per 1,000 searches$0.30$15.00 (Developer tier)
Free credits3,000250 / month
MCP for AI agentsNativeNo
TOON token formatYes (≈63% fewer tokens)No
LatencySub-secondVariable

What you can build with a SERP API

Because the SERP becomes structured data, it slots into many systems. SEO platforms use it for rank tracking and audits. AI agents use it for real-time grounding so answers reflect current information. RAG pipelines use it to retrieve fresh sources before generating.

Every response includes the full ranked field, not just the top result, so a single call covers both your own visibility and the competitive landscape around a query.

  • Rank tracking and SEO monitoring
  • Real-time grounding for AI agents
  • RAG retrieval over live web results
  • Competitive and market intelligence
  • Price, news, and product monitoring

Why developers choose Searlo's SERP API

The two things that matter most in a SERP API are reliability and unit cost. Searlo handles the infrastructure that makes search data reliable — proxies, anti-bot defenses, and parser upkeep — and prices each query at $0.30 per 1,000. For comparison, SerpAPI's Developer plan works out to $15.00 per 1,000 ($75 for 5,000 searches) and Google's own Custom Search JSON API charges $5.00 per 1,000, both verified 2026-08-26.

For AI teams, it adds first-class support for agents: an MCP server so models can call search directly, and TOON output that cuts token usage by about 63% versus JSON.

Teams building on the SERP API

  • SEO SaaS platforms and rank trackers
  • AI agents and assistants needing live search
  • RAG and retrieval pipelines
  • Market and competitive intelligence tools
  • News, price, and brand monitoring
  • Agencies automating SEO reporting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a SERP API?

A SERP API returns search engine results pages as structured data — organic results with positions, titles, and snippets — so you can use search data programmatically without scraping HTML.

How much does Searlo's SERP API cost?

$0.30 per 1,000 queries, with 3,000 free credits to start. There are no per-keyword caps.

Does it return Google AI Overviews?

No. Google publishes no official API for AI Overview content; the vendors that sell it (SerpApi, SE Ranking, DataForSEO) parse it out of the rendered results page. Searlo returns organic results only — position, title, link, domain, snippet. If you need AI Overview text itself, buy it from a vendor that claims it and ask for a live sample response first.

Is it fast enough for real-time use?

Yes. Responses are sub-second, making it suitable for interactive features and AI agents that need live search.

Can AI agents call it directly?

Yes. Searlo provides a native MCP server so AI agents can call search through the Model Context Protocol, plus TOON output to reduce token usage.

How do I get started?

Sign up for an API key, then send a single GET request to the search endpoint as shown in the code samples. You get 3,000 free credits.

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