Alternatives · SEO APIs
Serply alternatives
As of Oct 23, 2026, the highest-graded Serply alternative is Serper (2.4 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."
Serply compared with 7 alternatives: Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Brave Search API, Scavio and 2 more.
Serply is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 one-time for 2,500 credits (1 credit = 1 request), used as you go. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SerplyThis tool | Free trial · from $5 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Serper | Free trial · from $50 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| SerpApi | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| SearchApi | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Brave Search API | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Scavio | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SearchCans | Free trial · from $18 one-time | Trial only | Web |
| Serpex | Free trial · from $5 | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Serply
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
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 Serply lacks.
Suits: Developers who need Google results, AI Overviews and AI Mode answers as JSON
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
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 Serply lacks.
Suits: Developers grounding AI agents and chatbots in current web results
Scavio
Scraper API for Google, social and shopping data, built for AI agents
- Scavio starts at $24 per month for 7,000 credits, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly).
Suits: AI agents that need Google results and social data from one API
SearchCans
Prepaid Google and Bing search API with a web-to-markdown reader
- SearchCans starts at $18 one-time for 20,000 credits (1 credit = 1 search), valid 6 months.
Suits: AI agents that search Google and then read the pages behind the results
Serpex
Pay-as-you-go web search and page extraction API for AI agents
- Serpex starts at $5 minimum top-up, used as you go ($0.80 per 1,000 credits).
Suits: Grounding AI agents and chatbots in current web results
Limits worth knowing in Serply
- Every endpoint, MCP tool calls included, costs one credit per request; the rate falls from $2.00 per 1,000 on Micro to $0.75 from Pro up.
- Cached responses and failed requests cost nothing, and purchased credits never expire.
- The 2,500 free sign-up credits lapse after 30 days.
- Unused purchased credits are refunded in proportion if asked within 30 days of the charge.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Serply?
The alternatives to Serply in this directory are Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Brave Search API, Scavio, SearchCans and Serpex. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Serply.
Is there a free alternative to Serply?
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.