Alternatives · SEO APIs
Autom alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Autom alternative is SerpBase (2.8 GPA). The best free one is SerpApi (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "250 searches a month, up to 50 successful searches an hour."
Autom compared with 6 alternatives: SerpApi, Serper, SearchApi, Serpshot, Brave Search API and 1 more.
Autom is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $50 one-time for 50,000 credits, valid 1 year. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutomThis tool | Free trial · from $50 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| SerpApi | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Serper | Free trial · from $50 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| SearchApi | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Serpshot | Free trial · from $19 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Brave Search API | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| SerpBase | Free trial · from $3/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Autom
SerpApi
Real-time search results API for Google and dozens of other engines
- SerpApi starts at $25 per month for 1,000 searches, billed monthly.
- SerpApi has a free plan, which Autom lacks.
Suits: Developers who need Google results, AI Overviews and AI Mode answers as JSON
Serper
Google search results API sold in prepaid credit packs
- Serper starts at $50 one-time for 50,000 credits ($1.00 per 1,000 queries).
Suits: AI chatbots and agents that need current Google results
SearchApi
Real-time SERP API for Google, AI answers and dozens of other sites
- SearchApi starts at $40 per month for 10,000 searches, billed monthly.
Suits: Developers who need Google results and AI engine answers from one API
Serpshot
Google SERP API sold in one-time credit packs, no subscription
- Serpshot starts at $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months.
Suits: Rank trackers and SEO tools that need Google results cheaply
Brave Search API
Web search API from Brave's own index, built for AI agents and apps
- Brave Search API has a free plan, which Autom lacks.
Suits: Developers grounding AI agents and chatbots in current web results
SerpBase
Search, social and shopping data API with 47 endpoints on one key
- SerpBase starts at $3 per month for 10,000 credits.
Suits: Developers who need Google results and other sources on one key
Limits worth knowing in Autom
- Credits come in one-time packs, the smallest $50, that expire a year after purchase; queries stop when the balance reaches zero.
- Refunds are given within 7 days of the first purchase, as long as no more than 20% of the credits have been used.
- Only successful requests use credits; failed ones are free.
- Coverage is limited to search engines: Google, Bing, Brave and Perplexity; other engines go through its public roadmap.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Autom?
The alternatives to Autom in this directory are SerpApi, Serper, SearchApi, Serpshot, Brave Search API and SerpBase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Autom.
Is there a free alternative to Autom?
Yes. SerpApi and Brave Search API have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.