Alternatives · SEO APIs
Outscraper alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Outscraper alternative for most people is DataForSEO (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of SERP and SEO data APIs. The best free one is Apify (2.8 GPA).
Outscraper compared with 5 alternatives: SerpApi, Apify, Scrapingdog, HasData and DataForSEO.
Outscraper has a free plan. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutscraperThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| SerpApi | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Apify | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web |
| Scrapingdog | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| HasData | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| DataForSEO | Free trial · from $50 | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Outscraper
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.
Suits: Developers who need Google results, AI Overviews and AI Mode answers as JSON
Apify
Scraping platform with a store of ready-made Actors, Google included
- Apify starts at $19 per month, billed monthly, with $19 of usage included.
Suits: Teams that want a ready-made scraper instead of writing one
Scrapingdog
Web scraping and Google SERP APIs on one shared credit plan
- Scrapingdog starts at $40 per month for 200,000 credits, billed monthly.
- Scrapingdog has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Outscraper.
Suits: Teams that need Google results and general web scraping from one account
HasData
Google SERP API and web scraping APIs on one monthly credit allowance
- HasData starts at $49 per month for 200K credits, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
Suits: Developers building rank trackers or SEO dashboards on Google data
DataForSEO
Pay-as-you-go APIs for SERP, keyword, backlink and AI mention data
- DataForSEO starts at $50 minimum top-up, used as you go.
- DataForSEO has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Outscraper.
- DataForSEO also covers keyword research, site audit, backlink analysis and AI search visibility.
Suits: Developers building their own rank trackers, keyword tools or backlink checkers
Limits worth knowing in Outscraper
- Google searches cost $5 per 1,000 after the free 10, then $3 after 100,000; its Google Search API page shows 25 free and $3 from 5,000.
- Google Maps places cost $3 per 1,000 after the first 500 and $1 after 100,000; News and Shopping searches cost $9 per 1,000 after 50.
- Pay with prepaid credits that never expire or a card billed monthly; a task that costs more than the balance still runs and is invoiced.
- Refunds are offered only within 3 days of purchase, and only when its tools fail to retrieve the data.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Outscraper?
The alternatives to Outscraper in this directory are SerpApi, Apify, Scrapingdog, HasData and DataForSEO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Outscraper.
Is there a free alternative to Outscraper?
Yes. SerpApi, Apify and HasData 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.