Sub-second responses
Low-latency live SERP fetches suitable for interactive features and high-volume jobs.
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.
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.
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:
cURLbash
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/web?q=best%20project%20management%20tools&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": "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"])Node.jsjavascript
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 | Searlo | SerpAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 1,000 searches | $0.30 | ~$5.00 |
| Free credits | 3,000 | 100 / month |
| MCP for AI agents | Native | No |
| TOON token format | Yes (≈63% fewer tokens) | No |
| Latency | Sub-second | Variable |
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, roughly a sixteenth of the common $5 rate.
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
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 — and no public SERP API does, including the ones we compete with. AI Overview content isn't exposed through Google's Custom Search API or any documented interface. Searlo gives you fast, cheap, real-time organic data instead.
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.