SERP API + Reader API Pricing
Cheapest SERP API - 10x Cheaper than SerpAPI & Jina Reader
Industry-lowest pricing at $0.56 per 1,000 searches
All plans include our full suite of search APIs: Google SERP API, Bing Search API, and our URL to Markdown API for converting web pages.
Standard
- Get 20,000 credits
- Real-time results
- Fast response time
- Email technical support
- No monthly billing
Credits valid for 6 months
Starter
- Get 132,000 credits
- Real-time results
- Fast response time
- Email technical support
- No monthly billing
Credits valid for 6 months
Pro
- ~1 Million credits
- Real-time results
- Fastest response time
- Priority technical support
- No monthly billing
Credits valid for 6 months
Ultimate
- Get 3,000,000 credits
- Real-time results
- Fastest response time
- Dedicated account manager
- No monthly billing
Credits valid for 6 months
* New users get 100 free credits upon registration.
** All prices exclude sales tax/VAT/GST.
Price Comparison
| Provider | Capabilities | Cost per 1K | Cost per 1M | Overpayment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SearchCans | Search + Reader (AI-Driven) | $0.56 | $560 | ✅ Best Choice |
| SerpApi | Search Only | $10.00 | $10,000 | 💸 18x more (overpay $9,440) |
| Bright Data | Search Only | ~$3.00 | $3,000 | 5x more (overpay $2,440) |
| Serper.dev | Search Only | $1.00 | $1,000 | 2x more (overpay $440) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are credits consumed?
Each SERP API call consumes 1 credit, and each Reader API call consumes 2 credits. Cache hits do not consume credits.
Do credits expire?
Credits are valid for 6 months. You can use them whenever you need.
What payment methods are supported?
We support Stripe for credit card payments. Enterprise customers can contact us for invoice payments.
Can I get a refund?
Due to the nature of digital services, purchased credits are non-refundable. We recommend trying the free credits first.
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