SERP API – the most complete SERP data on the market

Pay only for what you use

DataForSEO SERP API operates on a pay-as-you-go model — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. You stay in control of your costs by paying only for the data you request: for example, 1000 SERPs will cost you $0.6.

• 🔹 Free trial: $1 credited to your account upon registration
• 🔹 Minimum deposit: $50
• 🔹 Pricing depends on the data retrieval method, priority, and additional parameters.

How is pricing calculated?

💡 Base cost is determined for 10 retrieved search results. The faster you need the data, the higher the price:

• Live
  up to 6 seconds
  Get real-time results instantly
  Time-sensitive projects

• Standard (High priority)
  up to 1 minute
  Faster execution in the queue
  Large-scale data collection with a balance of speed and cost

• Standard (Normal priority)
  up to 5 minutes
  Cost-effective option for budget optimization
  Non-urgent tasks where cost efficiency matters most

📌 Additional parameters may affect the final cost of your request.

SERP API Pricing

Standard Queue

Queue-based system with POST and GET requests

• TURNAROUND TIME: 5 minutes on average*
• Price per 1 SERP (10 search results): $0.0006
• Price per 1K SERPs: $0.6

Priority Queue

Queue-based system with POST and GET requests

• TURNAROUND TIME: up to 1 minute on average
• Price per 1 SERP (10 search results): $0.0012
• Price per 1K SERPs: $1.2

Live Mode

Real-time results with a single POST request

• TURNAROUND TIME: up to 6 seconds on average
• Price per 1 SERP (10 search results): $0.002
• Price per 1K SERPs: $2

*The target turnaround time is 45 minutes. Extended processing may occur.

About DataForSEO SERP API

DataForSEO SERP API delivers real-time SERP data with precise geo-targeting, multi-engine support, and reliable, scalable infrastructure.

Additional services

YouTube SERP API

• Search and Comments endpoints: billed per 20 results.
• Video Info and Subtitles endpoints: cost is 3× the base price.

Example: Getting subtitles for one video in Live mode costs $0.006 ($0.002 × 3).

Google Autocomplete API

The cost per request matches the base price of Google Search SERP (for 100 results).

Example: Retrieving autocomplete suggestions for 1M keywords in Live mode costs $2,000 ($0.002 × 1,000,000).

Additional Parameters

Some SERP API parameters increase request costs. Each added parameter applies a multiplier.

Example: Using the “depth” parameter above the default value doubles the price for every extra 100 results.

AI Summary Endpoint

The AI Summary endpoint in SERP API provides a detailed overview of any SERP, generating responses based on user prompts.

Price: $0.01 per task.

Screenshot Endpoint

The screenshot endpoint captures and delivers high-quality SERP images by processing the page's HTML.

Price: $0.004 per image.

DataForSEO SERP API vs. Other SERP APIs

• Supported Search Engines: Google, Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Naver, YouTube, Seznam
• Data Formats: JSON, HTML
• Pricing: Pay-as-you-go starting at $0.0006 per SERP page
• Key Features: 99.95% uptime, accurate local results, reliable proxy pools, extensive server infrastructure, 24/7 customer support, desktop and mobile simulation, well-documented API

FAQ

Do I need to make a deposit to start using DataForSEO’s SERP API?

No, you don’t have to pay anything to start using any DataForSEO API. We offer an unlimited trial period and a $1 credit that will be added to your account balance upon signing up.

Is there a minimum deposit or monthly fee?

There is no monthly fee for SERP API. Instead, we have a $50 minimum payment, which you can use for any DataForSEO API.

How is my usage calculated?

DataForSEO Pricing is based on your API usage, meaning there is a fixed price for every request you make. The usage is calculated automatically and can be tracked in your account dashboard.