Alternatives · SEO APIs
Scrapeless alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Scrapeless alternative for most people is DataForSEO (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of SERP and SEO data APIs. The best free one is Bright Data SERP API (2.6 GPA).
Scrapeless compared with 5 alternatives: SerpApi, DataForSEO, Bright Data SERP API, ZenRows and ScrapingBee.
Scrapeless is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month, then usage at a 10% discount. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScrapelessThis tool | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SerpApi | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| DataForSEO | Free trial · from $50 | Trial only | Web |
| Bright Data SERP API | Free plan · from $499/mo | Yes | Web |
| ZenRows | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| ScrapingBee | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Scrapeless starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: SerpApi.
Bright Data SERP API scores higher without starting lower. ZenRows and ScrapingBee start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Scrapeless
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 Scrapeless lacks.
- SerpApi does not cover AI agents and AI search visibility, which Scrapeless does.
Suits: Developers who need Google results, AI Overviews and AI Mode answers as JSON
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 also covers keyword research, site audit and backlink analysis.
- DataForSEO does not cover AI agents, which Scrapeless does.
Suits: Developers building their own rank trackers, keyword tools or backlink checkers
Bright Data SERP API
Search results API on Bright Data's proxy network, with AI engines
- Bright Data SERP API starts at $499 per month for 380,000 requests.
- Bright Data SERP API has a free plan, which Scrapeless lacks.
- Bright Data SERP API does not cover AI agents and AI search visibility, which Scrapeless does.
Suits: Teams that already use Bright Data proxies or scrapers and want search data too
ZenRows
Web scraping API for protected sites, priced by monthly credits
- ZenRows starts at $16 per month for 45,000 credits, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- ZenRows has a free plan, which Scrapeless lacks.
- ZenRows does not cover AI agents and AI search visibility, which Scrapeless does.
Suits: Developers scraping protected sites without managing proxies
ScrapingBee
Web scraping API with a Google search endpoint, priced by credits
- ScrapingBee starts at $19 per month for 75,000 API credits.
- ScrapingBee does not cover AI agents and AI search visibility, which Scrapeless does.
Suits: Developers who want proxies and headless browsers handled for them
Limits worth knowing in Scrapeless
- Billing is by usage from a prepaid balance, so the monthly cost depends on which services are used; the subscriptions only set the discount and concurrency.
- Per the FAQ, if usage is below the monthly commitment the remaining funds are not kept, and automatic renewal charges the next cycle.
- The pricing page shows a yearly option that saves 10%; only the monthly figures were read.
- Raising concurrency limits or buying an enterprise package involves a KYC check by the sales team.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scrapeless?
The alternatives to Scrapeless in this directory are SerpApi, DataForSEO, Bright Data SERP API, ZenRows and ScrapingBee. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scrapeless.
Is there a free alternative to Scrapeless?
Yes. SerpApi, Bright Data SERP API and ZenRows have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.