Searlo

SerpAPI Alternative with Better Value

Same data, 90% less cost. One-time credit packs, enterprise security, and AI-ready features SerpAPI doesn't offer.

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Published list ratesverified

Searlo

$0.30

per 1,000 queries

Free3,000 credits
Entry$3.99 one-time

SerpAPI

$15.00

per 1,000 queries

Free250/month
Entry$25/mo
50× the list rate per 1,000.Every provider, one table

Save 90% on API Costs

$0.30/1K with Searlo vs $15.00/1K with SerpAPI

Searlo vs SerpAPI

Searlo vs SerpAPI
FeatureSearloSerpAPI
Free Tier3,000 free credits250/month
Starting Price$3.99 one-time$25/month
Cost per 1K searches$0.30$15.00
Latency~1 s median (web search)Not published
TOON Format (AI)YesNo
MCP Protocol SupportYesNo
Streaming SupportYesNo
Web SearchYesYes
Image SearchYesYes
News SearchYesYes
Google MapsYesYes

Why Developers Switch

  • 94% Cost Savings

    Pay $0.30 per 1,000 vs SerpAPI's $15.00. That's 98% savings at scale.

  • Measured Latency

    Web search returns in about 1 second at the median and 2.5 seconds at p90, measured on production traffic in September 2026.

  • AI-Optimized

    TOON format reduces LLM token usage by 60%. Perfect for AI applications.

Migrate in 6 Easy Steps

Most developers complete migration in 1-2 hours.

Features

  • How hard is it to migrate from SerpAPI?

    Most migrations take 1-2 hours. Our parameter structure is similar to SerpAPI's. The main change is the endpoint URL and response format (which is cleaner and more consistent).

  • Do you support all the same search types?

    Yes! We support web, images, news, maps, shopping, and more. Plus we offer additional features like TOON format and streaming that SerpAPI doesn't have.

  • What about my existing SerpAPI credits?

    Use them! Start testing with our free tier while you finish your SerpAPI allocation. There's no rush - we'll be here when you're ready.

  • Is the data quality the same?

    Same source, better format. We return real-time Google results with consistent structure and additional metadata like intent detection.

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FAQ

Migration FAQ

How hard is it to migrate from SerpAPI?

Most migrations take 1-2 hours. Our parameter structure is similar to SerpAPI's. The main change is the endpoint URL and response format (which is cleaner and more consistent).

Do you support all the same search types?

Yes! We support web, images, news, maps, shopping, and more. Plus we offer additional features like TOON format and streaming that SerpAPI doesn't have.

What about my existing SerpAPI credits?

Use them! Start testing with our free tier while you finish your SerpAPI allocation. There's no rush - we'll be here when you're ready.

Is the data quality the same?

Same source, better format. We return real-time Google results with consistent structure and additional metadata like intent detection.

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