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The Serpshot Insider’s Guide

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ToolGPAOctober 2026

Serpshot

The Insider’s Guide

Google SERP API sold in one-time credit packs, no subscription

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among SERP and SEO data APIs, read from Serpshot’s own pages.

Made by Serpshot · checked Oct 23, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.4GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from Serpshot’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Serpshot’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 23, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.4

GPA, above 16 of the 38 other SERP and SEO data APIs we grade

Serpshot is a Google search results API that returns live web and image results as JSON, localized to more than 200 countries and regions, with up to 100 keywords in one request. It is sold in one-time credit packs that last six months rather than as a subscription, and it comes with an open-source Python SDK and an MCP server for AI coding tools.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Serpshot, taken from its own pages and our grades.

Judged on how fast a developer gets a first result: an open-source Python SDK, docs in four languages and a public status page.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for Google web results in prepaid packs

    It's Google web and image only for now, the credits lapse after six months, and its own pricing page lists two different sets of packs.

  2. 2

    What it costs

    Paid plans start at $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months.

  3. 3

    You can try it first

    2,000 free credits on sign-up, no card needed

  4. 4

    It runs on Web

    Web.

  5. 5

    Google web and image search

    Each request fetches live Google results with no caching, typically in one to two seconds, and returns them as JSON.

  6. 6

    Localized results

    Set country and language for more than 200 countries and regions to see results as searchers there would.

  7. 7

    Batch keywords

    Send up to 100 keywords in one request and run up to 10 requests at once, for up to 1,000 keywords in parallel.

  8. 8

    A 2.4 GPA, above 16 of 38

    That is against the other SERP and SEO data APIs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Keep it

    To replace Serpshot you would be making search results fetched at scale from many countries without being blocked. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.

Serpshot at a glance

Pricing
Free trial, from $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months
Free plan
No
Free trial
2,000 free credits on sign-up, no card needed
Runs on
Web
Made by
Serpshot
Category
SERP & SEO Data APIs
Our grade
2.4 GPA, fair

The report card

Best for Google web results in prepaid packs

Serpshot returns live Google web and image results as JSON for 200+ countries, up to 100 keywords a request, from one-time credit packs. It's Google web and image only for now, the credits lapse after six months, and its own pricing page lists two different sets of packs.

ToolGPA report cardSerpshotGraded Oct 24, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyB$19 buys 25,000 credits, valid 6 months, inside this category's cheaper quarter, at about $0.76 per 1,000 queries of 10 results; bigger packs fall to $0.20. A 100-result search costs 10 credits, though.
Free plan and trialCNo free plan: 2,000 credits on sign-up with no card. They're a one-off, not a monthly allowance.
FeaturesCLive Google web and image results by country and language in 200+ markets, up to 100 results a keyword and 100 keywords a request. The gap is in the listing: news, shopping and maps are only planned, and no other engine is covered.
Ease of useCJudged on how fast a developer gets a first result: an open-source Python SDK, docs in four languages and a public status page. No rating on record.
Platforms and integrationsBWeb, with an API, a Python SDK, and an MCP server and agent skill for Cursor, Claude Code and OpenClaw. No desktop or phone app, so B is the top.
Grade point averageFair, out of 4.02.4

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who Serpshot is for

  • Fits if you need Google rankings for many keywords in many countries
  • Works for irregular workloads that suit prepaid packs over a subscription

Who it is not for

  • Skip it if you need Google News, Shopping, Maps or another engine, as only web and image search work today
  • Watch out: a credit covers 10 results, so a 100-result search is 10 credits, times every keyword in a batch
  • Tight if you buy big and use slowly, since credits expire 6 months after purchase and used ones aren't refunded
  • Watch out: the pricing page's table lists different packs, Advanced at $175 and Ultimate at $500, from its pack cards

Good to know

Good for

  • Rank trackers and SEO tools that need Google results cheaply
  • Irregular workloads that suit prepaid packs over a subscription
  • AI agents that need live Google search through MCP

Worth knowing

  • A credit covers 10 results, so a 100-result search costs 10 credits; a batch request multiplies that by its number of keywords.
  • Only Google web and image search are supported; news, shopping and maps are listed as planned.
  • Credits expire 6 months after purchase and are not refunded once used; failed requests are not charged.
  • The pricing page's comparison table lists different packs (Advanced at $175 for 350,000 credits, Ultimate at $500) from the pack cards.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$19 one-time

To start

Serpshot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months.

They're a one-off, not a monthly allowance.
From our grade for free plan and trial

  • Starter

    $19

    one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months

    About $0.76 per 1,000 queries, 10 concurrent requests, up to 100 keywords per request and auto-refill.

  • Standard

    $65

    one-time for 100,000 credits, valid 6 months

    $0.65 per 1,000 queries, with email technical support.

  • Premium

    $199

    one-time for 500,000 credits, valid 6 months

    $0.40 per 1,000 queries, with priority support.

  • Ultimate

    $499

    one-time for 2,500,000 credits, valid 6 months

    $0.20 per 1,000 queries, with dedicated technical support. Larger volumes are quoted by email.

Trying it first

2,000 free credits on sign-up, no card needed

Read from serpshot.com on Oct 23, 2026.

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

1

Place it runs: Web

Google SERP API sold in one-time credit packs, no subscription. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, sERP API.

The gap is in the listing: news, shopping and maps are only planned, and no other engine is covered.
From our grade for features
Google web and image search
Each request fetches live Google results with no caching, typically in one to two seconds, and returns them as JSON.
Localized results
Set country and language for more than 200 countries and regions to see results as searchers there would.
Batch keywords
Send up to 100 keywords in one request and run up to 10 requests at once, for up to 1,000 keywords in parallel.
Results per query
Ask for up to 100 results per keyword; each 10 results requested, rounded up, uses one credit.
MCP server and AI skill
An MCP server and an agent skill let Cursor, Claude Code, OpenClaw and other MCP clients call Google search through Serpshot.
Python SDK
An open-source Python SDK on GitHub, plus a REST API documented in four languages and a public status page.

Where it runs

  • Web

What it works with

  • Cursor
  • Claude Code
  • OpenClaw

Serpshot is made by Serpshot.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

16/38

Other SERP and SEO data APIs it is graded above

Serpshot's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 16 of the 38 other SERP and SEO data APIs we grade, and level with 14.

It stands best on value for money (B, above 21 of 38) and worst on ease of use (C, above 0).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 39 SERP and SEO data APIs we grade, cut by the letter each got. Serpshot’s own letter is outlined.

  • BValue for moneyAbove 21 of 38
  • CFree plan and trialAbove 2 of 38
  • CFeaturesAbove 1 of 38
  • CEase of useAbove 0 of 38
  • BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 9 of 38

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

Keep it

To replace Serpshot you would be making search results fetched at scale from many countries without being blocked. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.

It costs $19, paid once.

What you could not

  • Search results fetched at scale from many countries without being blocked.
  • It plugs into other products, Cursor, Claude Code and OpenClaw among them, and has an API.

What this rests on. Serpshot’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Serpdog and SearchCans

The 5 tools Serpshot is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

12

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is Serpshot free?

No, Serpshot is a paid product, but you can try it first. 2,000 free credits on sign-up, no card needed.

How much does Serpshot cost?

Serpshot lists 4 plans. Starter: $19 one-time for 25,000 credits, valid 6 months.

What platforms does Serpshot work on?

Serpshot is available on Web.

Does Serpshot have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Serpshot is listed for Web.

Does Serpshot have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 23, 2026. Serpshot is listed for Web.

Is Serpshot open source?

Serpshot is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 23, 2026.

Does Serpshot have an API?

Yes. Serpshot offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does Serpshot integrate with?

Serpshot's listing names Cursor, Claude Code and OpenClaw. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Serpshot?

Serpshot is made by a company of the same name.

What are the alternatives to Serpshot?

The closest alternatives to Serpshot in our directory are Serper, SerpApi, SearchApi, Serpdog and SearchCans.

How does Serpshot compare with other SERP and SEO data APIs?

Serpshot's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 16 of the 38 other SERP and SEO data APIs we grade, and level with 14.

Could I make my own version of Serpshot?

To replace Serpshot you would be making search results fetched at scale from many countries without being blocked.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Serpshot’s own pages on Oct 23, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 24, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Serpshot's own pages on 23 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Serpshot. Prices change, so check serpshot.com before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

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Tools graded, in 94 categories

ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.

Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Serpshot’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Serpshot is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Serpshot. Prices and plans change: check serpshot.com before you buy.