The Fastest Web Search API for Developers

Web Search API
Real-Time Results at Scale

One API for web, image, news, and shopping search. Real-time Google results with AI Overviews, MCP protocol, and TOON format — at $0.30 per 1,000 queries.

$0.30
per 1K queries
<300ms
avg latency
3,000
free credits

Four Search Types, One API

Web, images, news, and shopping — all through a single endpoint with the same API key and credit pool.

Web Search

type=search

Full organic results with all SERP features

Returns: organic, PAA, featured snippets, knowledge panel, local pack

Image Search

type=images

Google Image results with metadata

Returns: thumbnails, source URLs, dimensions, alt text

News Search

type=news

Google News results with full details

Returns: headlines, dates, sources, thumbnails, snippets

Shopping Search

type=shopping

Google Shopping product results

Returns: prices, ratings, merchants, product images

Why Developers Choose Searlo

The web search API built for speed, affordability, and AI-native workflows.

Complete Search Results

Organic results, featured snippets, People Also Ask, knowledge panels, local packs, AI Overviews, sitelinks — every SERP element structured in JSON.

Sub-300ms Latency

The fastest web search API on the market. Average response time under 300ms with global edge infrastructure.

$0.30 per 1,000 Queries

10-50x cheaper than alternatives. Pay-as-you-go credits with 90-day validity for new users and unlimited credits for legacy users. Start free with 3,000 credits.

Built for AI Agents

TOON format (63% fewer tokens), MCP protocol for Claude/Cursor, LangChain/LlamaIndex integration. The API AI agents prefer.

195 Countries & Languages

Localized results from any country and language. Set gl, hl, and location parameters for precise geo-targeting.

Enterprise Security

SOC 2 Type II certified, 99.99% uptime SLA, encrypted connections, rate limiting. Build production apps with confidence.

Simple Integration

One API call. Structured JSON response. Works in any language.

Python
import requests

resp = requests.get(
  "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search",
  params={
    "q": "best web frameworks 2026",
    "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
    "num": 10,
    "gl": "us"
  }
)

data = resp.json()
for result in data["organic"]:
  print(result["title"])
  print(result["link"])
JavaScript
const resp = await fetch(
  "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search?" +
  new URLSearchParams({
    q: "best web frameworks 2026",
    api_key: "YOUR_API_KEY",
    num: "10",
    gl: "us"
  })
);

const data = await resp.json();
data.organic.forEach(r => {
  console.log(r.title);
  console.log(r.link);
});

Web Search API Comparison 2026

How Searlo compares to SerpAPI, Serper, and Tavily.

Feature
Searlo
SerpAPI
Serper
Tavily
Price per 1K
$0.30
$5.00
$1.00
$4.90
Free Tier
3,000 (one-time)
100/month
2,500 (one-time)
1,000/month
AI Overviews
TOON Format
MCP Protocol
Sub-second Latency
Web + Images + News
Web only
195 Countries
Limited
SOC 2 Type II
Credit Validity
90d new / legacy unlimited
Monthly reset
Monthly reset
Monthly reset

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a web search API?

A web search API lets you programmatically search the web and get structured results — just like Google search, but as a JSON API. Instead of scraping HTML, you get clean data: titles, URLs, snippets, featured snippets, knowledge panels, images, and more. Developers use web search APIs for AI agents, SEO tools, research automation, and content applications.

How does Searlo compare to other web search APIs?

Searlo is the fastest and most affordable web search API. At $0.30/1K queries, it&apos;s 10-50x cheaper than SerpAPI ($5/1K), Serper ($1/1K), and Tavily ($4.90/1K). Searlo also uniquely offers AI Overview parsing, TOON format for 63% token reduction, and native MCP protocol support for AI agents.

What search types are supported?

Searlo supports web search, image search, news search, and shopping search — all through the same API endpoint. Just change the type parameter. Each search type returns structured data specific to that result type.

Can I use this for AI and RAG applications?

Yes, Searlo is built for AI. The TOON format reduces token usage by 63% for LLM consumption. MCP protocol integrates directly with Claude, Cursor, and VS Code. We have official integrations with LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, AutoGen, and n8n.

How fast is the API?

Average response time is under 300ms. We use global edge infrastructure to minimize latency from anywhere in the world. This makes Searlo suitable for real-time applications, chatbots, and user-facing search features.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. Sign up and get 3,000 free credits. For new users, credits have 90-day validity; legacy accounts keep unlimited credits. No credit card required. Each search (web, image, or news) costs 1 credit. After that, credit packs start at $2.99 for 5,000 credits.

Try the Fastest Web Search API

3,000 free credits. No credit card required. Start searching in under 60 seconds.

Also see: Image Search API · News Search API · SERP API · Cheapest SERP API