0.2¢ per search

SerpApi alternative

Google results, paid per search.

Compare SerpApi with three search APIs you can call through TaskFuel. Choose Google results or an independent index, then pay for the request you need.

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Compare SerpApi and its alternatives.

TaskFuel provides access to the providers below. SerpApi and direct Serper accounts are included for context. We publish this comparison and sell access through TaskFuel.

Search API options, billing and trade-offs. Prices as of 30 October 2026.
OptionPrice & billingChoose it forGood to knowAvailable through TaskFuel
SerpApiDirect provider accountProvider reference$25 / monthMonthly search allowance1,000 searches included. Free plan: 250 searches/month.A broad set of search-engine and specialised SERP endpoints.Keep it if your integration depends on its fields, SDKs or engine-specific features.No
SerperDirect provider accountProvider reference$50 / top-upPrepaid provider credits50,000 credits; credits valid for six months.Google results for a steady volume of searches.You buy a provider credit pack and manage that account separately.No
SerperVia Orthogonal$0.002 / searchPer call from your TaskFuel balanceGoogle web search, 5 results, US / English.Google web results for an occasional agent research task.This price covers the tested web-search tool.Yes
Search1APIGoogle search tool$0.003 / searchPer call from your TaskFuel balanceGoogle, 5 results, no page crawling.Choose a search engine in the request. The example uses Google.This price excludes optional result-page crawling.Yes
Brave SearchVia Locus$0.035 / searchPer call from your TaskFuel balanceBrave web search, 5 results, US / English.Web results from an independent index.It ranks results with its own index, so results differ from Google’s.Yes

SerpApi alternative: what your agent gets.

The worked example uses Serper. Search1API and Brave are also available through TaskFuel from the same balance.

  • Search Google with Serper

    Return ranked titles, links and snippets. Our test requested five results in US English.

    $0.002 / search
  • Choose an engine with Search1API

    Request Google or another documented engine. This comparison prices five Google results with page crawling turned off.

    $0.003 / search
  • Search the Brave index

    Return results from Brave’s independent index. Use it when you want a different source of web rankings.

    $0.035 / search

Google search, tested.

We asked for the official Stripe Checkout quickstart. One paid Google search returned five links, including the hosted and embedded checkout guides.

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Charged $0.002

Your agent asked

Find the official Stripe Checkout quickstart on docs.stripe.com
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What came back

Results returned
5
First result
Build a Stripe-hosted checkout page
Also returned
Embed a checkout page in your site

One Google search returning five results in US English. The response held titles, links and snippets.

Try it in your next task.

Sign in to TaskFuel, connect your existing agent and ask it to find a search tool. Your agent shows the price for your query before it makes the paid call.

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Name the task

Tell your agent what the output needs to contain.

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See the price

Your agent shows the provider and price before spending.

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Review the response

Check the output against your task. The call reports its cost and remaining balance.

When to use it.

Occasional research

Start with Serper through TaskFuel.

Choose the Google search tool when you need a few source links inside an agent task and already use a TaskFuel balance.

Different sources

Choose the engine your task needs.

Search1API exposes an engine choice. Brave searches its own index. Compare actual results before changing your research workflow.

Research on a budget

Pay for one search, not a plan.

One Google search for five links cost $0.002 in our test, billed from your TaskFuel balance with no monthly allowance to use up.

Good Questions.

What is a useful SerpApi alternative for an AI agent?

For Google web results, Serper through TaskFuel is one option. Search1API offers a documented engine choice, and Brave uses an independent index. Pick the tool that returns the fields your task needs; there is no single best option for every search.

Can I use SerpApi itself through TaskFuel?

SerpApi is the direct-provider reference on this page. The providers available through TaskFuel here are Serper, Search1API and Brave, all paid from one TaskFuel balance.

Is this a drop-in replacement for the SerpApi API?

Your agent can switch between them, but each provider has its own inputs and response format, so it adapts the request and parsing.

Does SerpApi have a free plan?

SerpApi lists 250 searches per month on its Free plan, checked 30 October 2026. Its Starter plan lists $25 per month for 1,000 searches. If the free plan covers your needs, it may be enough.

Should I buy Serper directly or use TaskFuel?

Serper lists a $50 top-up for 50,000 credits, valid for six months, as published 30 October 2026. Direct purchase may suit steady search volume. Through TaskFuel you use supported providers alongside other paid tools from one balance, and our test search cost $0.002 on 30 October 2026. Your agent shows the price for your own request before it pays.

Do these search calls return the full webpage?

The Serper example returns titles, links and snippets. Fetch the source page separately when you need its full text. Search1API offers optional result crawling, which is excluded from the price shown here and can add cost.

What do I need to connect?

Connect your existing agent to a TaskFuel account with a balance. Your agent pays from that balance, so there is nothing else to sign up for. The direct SerpApi and Serper options use their own accounts.

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