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DataForSEO SERP API

Provides structured SERP data APIs for SEO and marketing insights.

Our take: DataForSEO's SERP API is a developer-first service billed per SERP of 10 results.

Best forSEO tool builders

ReviewedOct 2026Paid

Try DataForSEOFrom $0.0006/SERP; $50 min deposit

DataForSEO SERP API returns search engine results pages (organic results, ads and SERP features) as parsed JSON or raw HTML for Google, Bing, YouTube, Yahoo, Baidu, Naver and Seznam. It is used by developers of SEO tools, agencies and data teams for rank tracking and keyword research. It is pay as you go: $0.0006 per SERP in the standard queue up to $0.002 in live mode, with a $50 minimum payment.

The bottom line

The most cost-efficient SERP data API for teams that can integrate a REST service and pay only for what they pull.

Our score

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4.2

10+ reviews

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4.0

20+ reviews

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isDataForSEO SERP API — pay-as-you-go REST API for structured SERP data across 7+ search engines.

Our takeDataForSEO's SERP API is a developer-first service billed per SERP of 10 results.

You choose a standard queue, a priority queue or live mode depending on how fast you need results. There is no monthly fee; you top up a balance, with a $50 minimum payment, and a free account comes with $1 of credit and a sandbox for testing.

Why we rate itTransparent per-request pricing eliminates overpaying on idle months; the Standard Queue makes bulk rank-tracking extremely affordable, and multi-engine coverage (7+ search engines) in a single integration is rare at this price point.

The catchNo GUI or managed UI — purely an API requiring developer integration.

Additional parameters (e.g., depth, device) can multiply per-call costs by up to 5x. The $50 minimum deposit is a barrier for one-off testers.

Best / not good for

Best for

SEO tool builders and agencies needing affordable bulk SERP data
Rank tracking pipelines requiring multi-engine and multi-locale coverage
Data engineers embedding SERP intelligence into internal dashboards or ML pipelines

Not good for

Non-technical marketers who need a point-and-click rank tracker UI
One-off keyword lookups where a $50 deposit is not justified
Teams needing bundled backlink and site-audit tools in one subscription

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Moderate: the free account and sandbox are available at once, but production use needs developer integration.
Scale breakpoint
Cost multipliers for depth and device parameters kick in quickly at scale; high-frequency Live Mode pulls can balloon spend without budget controls.
Walled garden
Low: outputs are portable JSON or HTML; no proprietary format lock-in. Switching providers requires only a new HTTP client swap.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, try it on the official site.

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DataForSEO SERP API pricing

Mode	Price per SERP (10 results)	Price per 1,000 SERPs
Standard Queue	$0.0006	$0.60
Priority Queue	$0.0012	$1.20
Live Mode	$0.002	$2.00

From DataForSEO's SERP API page, checked 3 October 2026. The minimum payment is $50; a free account includes $1 of credit and a sandbox.

A look inside

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the DataForSEO SERP API cost?Is DataForSEO free to try?Which search engines does the SERP API support?How many results can I get per request?

How much does the DataForSEO SERP API cost?

$0.0006 per SERP in the standard queue, $0.0012 in the priority queue and $0.002 in live mode, each SERP being 10 results. The minimum payment is $50 (checked 3 October 2026).

Is DataForSEO free to try?

Yes. You can create a free account with no credit card, which includes $1 of credit and a free sandbox. There is no free plan for ongoing use.

Which search engines does the SERP API support?

Google, Bing, YouTube, Yahoo, Baidu, Naver and Seznam, including Google Maps, News, Images and other Google result types.

How many results can I get per request?

Google SERP requests return 10 results by default and up to 700 per keyword if you set the depth parameter.