Compare monthly SERP plans with
prepaid Google and Bing search credits.
SerpApi's public pricing lists monthly plans from $25 for 1,000 searches to $150 for 15,000. SearchCans uses prepaid credits valid for six months, with standard Google and Bing SERP requests starting at $0.56/1K under its Ultimate pack.
100 free SearchCans credits, no card required. Credits are valid for 6 months.
Published plans and throughput signals
Compare billing, search volume, and throughput with the workload you actually need to run.
| Feature | SearchCans Prepaid credits and live SERP targets | SerpApi |
|---|---|---|
| Published entry plan | $18, 20,000 credits ($0.90/1K) | $25/month, 1,000 searches |
| Published volume tier | $99, 132,000 credits ($0.75/1K) | $150/month, 15,000 searches |
| Billing model | Prepaid credits, valid 6 months | Month-to-month plans |
| Free access | 100 credits, no card | 250 searches per month |
| Published throughput signal | No hourly cap; concurrent lanes | 200/hour Starter; 3,000/hour Production |
| Google search results |
SerpApi public pricing snapshot checked on August 28, 2026. Provider plans can change.
What to compare before changing a SERP provider
Compare billing periods with your workload
SerpApi's published plans are month-to-month. SearchCans uses prepaid credit packs, and current credits are valid for six months. This page does not infer how unused monthly searches are handled beyond the published plan terms.
Read throughput terms at the plan level
SerpApi's public table lists 200 searches per hour for Starter, 1,000 for Developer, and 3,000 for Production. SearchCans uses Parallel Lanes instead of an hourly request cap. The available lanes set simultaneous requests, and actual throughput depends on endpoint and response time.
Add source extraction when a workflow needs it
SearchCans Reader API returns text, Markdown, or HTML from a URL. A standard SERP request uses 1 credit and a standard Reader extraction uses 2 credits. The platform also supports screenshots and file extraction; this page does not map every non-search feature offered elsewhere.
Estimate request costs before buying
SearchCans charges credits only for successful standard requests. Network errors, timeouts, and non-200 responses are not billed. Estimate both the number of searches and the number of source extractions before choosing a pack.
Call Google and Bing SERP APIs directly
Use one API key for Google and Bing SERP requests, with standard search billed at one credit per successful call.
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
# Google SERP: 1 credit per successful call
google = requests.post(
"https://www.searchcans.com/api/v1/search",
headers=headers,
json={
"t": "google",
"s": "python machine learning tutorial",
"country": "us",
"language": "en",
},
timeout=30,
)
# Returns: data[].title, data[].url, data[].description, data[].position, etc.
results = google.json()["data"]
# Bing SERP: same contract, also 1 credit
bing = requests.post(
"https://www.searchcans.com/api/v1/search",
headers=headers,
json={"t": "bing", "s": "python machine learning tutorial"},
timeout=30,
)
print(len(results), "Google results")
print(len(bing.json()["data"]), "Bing results")Credits deduct only on HTTP 200 success. Full API documentation →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do published SearchCans and SerpApi plans compare?
SerpApi's public plans checked on August 28, 2026 list $25 per month for 1,000 searches, $75 for 5,000, and $150 for 15,000. SearchCans sells prepaid credit packs, with standard Google or Bing search billed at one credit per successful request and its Ultimate pack listing $0.56 per 1,000 standard searches. The packages and throughput models differ, so buyers should compare the workload they need to run.
What throughput information is published?
SerpApi's public table lists 200 searches per hour for Starter, 1,000 for Developer, and 3,000 for Production. SearchCans has no hourly request cap. Parallel Lanes set the number of simultaneous requests, and actual throughput depends on endpoint and response time.
How does billing differ?
SerpApi's published plans are month-to-month. SearchCans uses prepaid credit packs, and current credits are valid for six months. This page does not infer how another provider handles unused monthly searches beyond its published plan terms.
Does SearchCans include web content extraction?
SearchCans Reader API returns text, Markdown, or HTML from a URL. Standard mode costs 2 credits. The platform also supports screenshots and file extraction. This page does not attempt to map every non-search feature offered by another provider.
Test Google and Bing SERP data with free credits.
New SearchCans accounts receive 100 free credits without a card. Start with Google or Bing SERP requests, then add Reader API extraction when it belongs in the workflow.
Get Started NowPrepaid credits valid 6 months. Current refund policy: 7 calendar days and no more than 10% used.