SerpApi
What SerpApi is
SerpApi provides an API that retrieves structured search results from Google and other search engines. Results can include organic listings, Maps, Local, Stories, Shopping, Direct Answer, and Knowledge Graph data, returned in JSON. A location parameter can fetch Google results for locations around the world. SerpApi says requests run immediately in a full browser and use CAPTCHA-solving technology. Integrations are listed for Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Golang, PHP, Java, Rust, .NET, MCP, Swift, C++, and CLI. Only successful searches count toward the monthly allowance; cached, errored, and failed searches do not. The Free plan includes 250 searches per month and 50 throughput per hour. Paid plans start at $25/mo; Starter includes 1,000 searches per month and 200 throughput per hour. Search data expires after 31 days, while ZeroTrace Mode prevents storage after a search. SerpApi lists SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and ISO 27001 as acquired, with GDPR in progress. U.S. Legal Shield, with up to $2 million in coverage, is included with Production and higher plans.
Who it suits
SerpApi suits software teams that need structured search results from multiple engines, including results for different locations. Its listed language and tool integrations may suit teams building with those technologies.
What it does well
- Returns several types of search results in JSON.
- Location parameter retrieves Google results worldwide.
- Cached and failed searches do not count.
- Free plan includes 250 searches per month.
- ZeroTrace Mode prevents post-search data storage.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 250 searches monthly.
- Paid plans start at $25/mo.
- GDPR is marked in progress.
- Legal Shield starts with the Production plan.
Limits
The Free plan includes 250 searches per month and throughput of 50 per hour. Starter, the least expensive listed paid plan, costs $25 a month and includes 1,000 searches per month and throughput of 200 per hour.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | month-to-month · 250 searches/month · 50 searches/hour · U.S. Legal Shield · ZeroTrace Mode · priority support | Free |
| Production | month-to-month · 15,000 searches/month · 3,000 searches/hour · U.S. Legal Shield | $150 a month |
| Starter | month-to-month · 1,000 searches/month · 200 searches/hour · U.S. Legal Shield | $25 a month |
| Big Data | month-to-month · 30,000 searches/month · 6,000 searches/hour · U.S. Legal Shield | $275 a month |
| Developer | month-to-month · 5,000 searches/month · 1,000 searches/hour · U.S. Legal Shield | $75 a month |
| Enterprise | Custom searches/month · custom throughput/hour · U.S. Legal Shield · ZeroTrace Mode · priority support | On request |
As serpapi.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the SerpApi website.
- Choose the Free plan or a paid plan based on its monthly search and throughput limits.
- Connect through one of the listed integrations, such as Python, JavaScript, or CLI.
- Set a location parameter when you need Google results from a particular location.
- Use the API to request structured search results.
Verdict
SerpApi combines multi-engine structured results with location targeting and integrations across many languages and tools. Check the plan allowances and the distinction between standard data retention and ZeroTrace Mode before choosing a plan.
Questions
Does SerpApi have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 250 searches per month and throughput of 50 per hour.
How much does SerpApi cost?
Starter costs $25 a month. Developer is $75 a month, Production is $150 a month, and Big Data is $275 a month; Enterprise pricing is available by contacting sales.
Which search engines and result types does it cover?
SerpApi provides an API for Google and other search engines. Results include organic, Maps, Local, Stories, Shopping, Direct Answer, and Knowledge Graph data.
Which platforms and integrations are listed?
The listed platforms are API and web. Integrations include Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Golang, PHP, Java, Rust, .NET, MCP, Swift, C++, and CLI.
How long is search data retained?
Search data expires automatically after 31 days. When ZeroTrace Mode is enabled, SerpApi says it does not store search parameters, files, or data after a search completes.
Who makes SerpApi?
The company identifies itself as SerpApi, LLC. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
Facts from SerpApi's own pages
- Account API
- The Account API reports monthly usage, plan limits, remaining searches, renewal date and hourly throughput without consuming quota. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud delivery
- Crunchbase describes SerpApi as a cloud-based API platform for structured data from search engines, marketplaces, maps and other services. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company and headquarters
- The site identifies the company as SerpApi, LLC and gives its address as 5540 N Lamar Blvd #12, Austin, TX 78751. · serpapi.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Crunchbase headcount
- Crunchbase lists the company in the 11–50 employee range and marks it active and for-profit. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Crunchbase legal identity
- Crunchbase identifies the legal name as SerpApi, LLC, founded by Julien Khalegy and based in Austin, Texas. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Current outage: advanced searches
- On October 15, 2026, SerpApi's status page reported an unresolved issue where Google searches with advanced operators intermittently timed out. · status.serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Current outage: performance degradation
- On October 15, 2026, the status page reported unresolved performance degradation affecting multiple Google-based APIs. · status.serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- Search data is automatically deleted after 31 days; ZeroTrace Mode prevents storage of search parameters, files and data. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The documentation site provides per-engine API pages, parameter references, examples, playground links, status/error documentation and release notes. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- SerpApi says all website pages, API requests, and resources use HTTPS and describes encryption using QUIC, X25519, and AES_128_GCM. · serpapi.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Extract API
- Its Extract API fetches a public web page and returns structured JSON or Markdown content, while pages with dedicated engines are routed to those engines. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2017 · serpapi.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United States · serpapi.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Golang, PHP, Java, Rust, .NET, MCP, Swift, C++, and CLI. · serpapi.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Language integrations
- Official integration options include Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Java, Rust, .NET, Swift, C++, MCP and a command-line interface. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Legal coverage
- U.S. Legal Shield covers lawful collection of public search data and is included with the Production plan and above, with up to $2 million in coverage. · serpapi.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Legal protection
- U.S. Legal Shield covers lawful collection and parsing of public search data, with up to $2 million coverage on Production and higher plans. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing flexibility
- G2 reviewers repeatedly mention high cost, monthly subscriptions that do not fit sporadic usage, expiring credits and payment problems. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: proxy scope
- A Capterra reviewer says SerpApi proxies cannot be used to directly retrieve arbitrary HTML from random websites. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: SDK and documentation gaps
- One G2 reviewer reports that the Go SDK is not idiomatic and that documentation omits some infrastructure details such as viewport dimensions. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- LinkedIn company profile
- LinkedIn lists SerpApi as a privately held software-development company founded in 2017, headquartered in Austin, with 51–200 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Location targeting
- The API supports geolocated searches through a location parameter and routes requests through nearby proxy infrastructure. · serpapi.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: customer service
- Trustpilot reviews commonly praise fast, helpful support and quick resolution of account or billing issues. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: ease and support
- G2 reviewers repeatedly praise easy integration, reliable or accurate data and very responsive customer support. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
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