Question 1

Why choose Autom over Apify for SERP data?

Accepted Answer

Autom specializes in Google Search API with dramatically better pricing at $50 for 50K requests ($1.00 CPM) vs Apify's $4 for 4 requests ($1000.00 CPM). We offer 1000x better value for search-specific use cases with real-time SERP data and specialized support.

Question 2

How does Autom's pricing compare to Apify?

Accepted Answer

Autom offers vastly more competitive pricing for SERP data extraction. While Apify charges $4 for just 4 requests ($1000.00 CPM), Autom provides 50K requests for $50 ($1.00 CPM) with straightforward pay-per-call pricing.

Question 3

What are the main differences in features?

Accepted Answer

Apify is a full web scraping platform with actors, automation workflows, and complex scheduling capabilities. Autom focuses specifically on Google Search API with optimized infrastructure for SERP data, offering simple JSON output without the platform complexity.

Question 4

Can I migrate from Apify to Autom?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you're using Apify for SERP data extraction, migration to Autom is simple and will save you significant costs. Our RESTful API and comprehensive SDKs make the transition seamless.

Question 5

Does Autom handle the same scale as Apify?

Accepted Answer

For SERP data extraction, absolutely. Autom's infrastructure is built to handle high-volume search requests with enterprise-grade reliability, without the overhead of Apify's actor platform.

		Apify
API Pricing Cost per API calls based on the lowest subscription	$50 for 50K requests ($1.00 CPM)	$4 for 1K requests ($1,000.00 CPM)
Specialization Focus area and target use cases	Google Search API specialized	Web scraping platform
Pricing Model Payment structure and billing options	Pay-per-use pricing	Pay-per-use with platform fees
Data Format Output format and data structure	JSON structured data	Actor-based data extraction
Infrastructure Technical infrastructure and proxy management	Stealth proxies	Shared proxy pools
Dashboard Management interface and ease of use	Simple API dashboard	Complex actor platform
Support Customer support channels and quality
API Features API capabilities and integration options
Reliability Service uptime and monitoring
Community Access to user communities	Discord community	Forum & Discord
Support Quality Specialized knowledge and response quality	SERP-specialized support	Platform-focused support
API Access Speed of API key activation and setup	Instant API access	Actor setup required

Apify vs Autom

Autom key features

Lightning fast results

Reliable data quality

Easy integration

Multiple search engines

High performance API

Unbeatable pricing

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