4 Serper Alternatives To Try in 2026

Hey, I’m Josseline, founder of Web API Group and Autom is a part of this. I live and breathe APIs and know what works and what stings when it doesn’t.

Every minute the internet grows. According to one estimate, the Google search engine handles roughly 226 million queries per minute, translating into over 5.6 billion searches per day. 

That kind of volume signals two things: first, companies face a massive flood of information; second, they need reliable, programmable access to that information. In short: the ability to pull clean, structured search-results via server APIs is a strategic prerequisite.

Serper API is one of the most well-known options for accessing Google search data. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably used it or at least heard about it. But maybe it’s starting to show a few limits - whether that’s speed, pricing, flexibility, or how often results update. Or perhaps the infrastructure doesn’t quite fit your setup. Whatever the reason, this post will help you find reliable Google Search API alternatives that actually solve those problems.

I’ve always believed less is more. There’s no need for a long, overwhelming list when only a few options truly stand out. So, I’ve narrowed it down to 4 ( including ours, because we’ve built, tested, and compared them all firsthand).

Let’s get into it and find the Serper alternative that fits your needs best.

 

1. Autom

At Web API Group, we built Autom to make search data accessible without the usual scraping chaos such as proxy headaches, captcha and fragile scripts. This API delivers structured, real-time results from Google, Bing, Brave, and Perplexity all through a single, unified endpoint.

Our Google Search API is trusted by 1,000+ developers and companies worldwide, including Accenture, Uber, Airbnb, KPMG, and Alma. It's designed to offer developers lightning-fast Google search results at the affordable pricing and built on infrastructure that’s optimized for speed, reliability, and volume. 

We’ve designed Autom for real-world applications. It can be used for everything from SEO and ranking tools to machine-learning pipelines, AI assistants, and price-monitoring platforms. Developers can use it to fetch clean, structured data from search results and power intelligent systems with fresh, accurate information.

Apart from this, the Integration is simple as Autom is a RESTful API with SDKs for Python, Node.js, and PHP. Documentation is straightforward, and the free trial lets you get started without friction.

Response Time

Autom delivers Google Search results in milliseconds, powered by its optimized infrastructure for speed and reliability.

Pricing

• Credit Based Model (Valid for 1 year)

• Starter plan: $50 for 50,000 searches

• Cost per thousand (CPM): $1.00 per 1,000 searches.

• Industry-leading rates starting at $0.001 per search, with no hidden fees or setup costs.

2. Piloterr

Piloterr’s Google Search API provides developers with easy, flexible access to real-time Google Search data without the hassle of managing scraping infrastructure. The API is powered by Autom, meaning it runs on the same fast, reliable backend that delivers structured, clean JSON results directly from Google.

It offers broad customization, allowing you to refine searches with parameters such as language, country, domain (e.g., google.com, google.co.uk, google.fr), and the number of results per page (from 10 up to 100). You can also use advanced Google operators like site:, inurl:, and intitle: to pull highly targeted data.

Piloterr is widely used by SEO professionals, digital marketers, researchers, and e-commerce teams who need fresh, accurate search data at scale. It also integrates seamlessly with n8n templates, letting you automate workflows like keyword monitoring, trend tracking, or competitor analysis without coding complexity.

And if you just want to try it out first, Piloterr offers a free trial with 50 API credits so you can test the features before upgrading to a paid plan.

Response Time

Powered by Autom, response time is in milliseconds. 

Pricing

• Credit-Based Model (Valid for 1 Year)

• Starter plan: $50 for 50,000 requests

• Cost per thousand (CPM): $1.00 per 1,000 requests.

• Free trial: 50 API credits to get started.

3. SearchApi

SearchApi offers a real-time Google Search API built for high-volume and data-intensive use cases. It’s designed to deliver fully structured JSON results while ensuring precise geo-targeted search, automatic CAPTCHA handling, and guaranteed 99.9% success rates.

Unlike traditional scrapers, SearchApi manages proxy rotation and CAPTCHA solving automatically and enables developers to access Google search data at scale without interruptions. 

The API provides access to every major Google SERP element from organic listings and news to ads, maps, people-also-ask, and knowledge graph blocks and give developers a complete, real-time view of the search landscape.

Built for reliability and flexibility, SearchApi powers applications in SEO analytics, ad intelligence, machine learning, and search-driven research. Developers can make simple HTTP GET calls or use SDK integrations for Python and other languages to get started immediately.

Pricing

• Credit based model (expires in a month )

• Starter plan: $40/month for 10,000 Google Search requests.
  Cost per thousand (CPM): $4.00 per 1,000 requests, with the CPM decreasing for higher-volume plans.

4. SerpApi

SerpApi is one of the oldest and most established Google Search APIs on the market, built for developers who need structured, ready-to-use search results without the scraping overhead. The API handles everything under the hood from rotating proxies and solving CAPTCHAs to parsing and rendering search results.

It supports multiple search types, including Google Web, Images, News, Maps, Shopping, and more, along with geo-targeting and localization parameters for accurate regional data. The API’s response includes detailed JSON output with rich search features like knowledge graphs, ads, people-also-ask, and related queries.

SerpApi’s infrastructure prioritizes reliability and scale, offering features like batch processing, auto-pagination, and high concurrency for data-heavy workflows. The optional “Speed Up” mode provides an optimized delivery layer, improving performance and ensuring successful retrievals even under heavy load.

Response Time

Delivers search results in around 2 seconds, based on reported average response times.

Pricing 

• Credit Based Model (operates on monthly basis)

• Starter plan: $75/month for 5,000 Google Search requests (credits only deducted for successful searches)
  Cost per thousand (CPM): $15.00 per 1,000 requests. Expensive, however CPM reduces scaling to hire plans. 

Final Words

Every API on this list has its strengths and the right choice really depends on what you’re building and what matters most to you: speed, cost, or flexibility. I’ve personally tested each one, and yes, I’ve also built Autom, so I know exactly what makes an API perform when it counts.

Check out all of them, compare, experiment and don’t forget to Sign Up for Autom to see how it holds up in your own workflow. Thank me later when the results come in milliseconds.