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Serper alternatives: search APIs

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Listed A to Z, not ranked. Prices change often: confirm with each provider.

Serper (serper.dev) sells prepaid credit packs: $50 for 50k credits ($1.00/1k), $375 for 500k ($0.75/1k), $1,250 for 2.5M ($0.50/1k), and $3,750 for 12.5M ($0.30/1k).

Head-to-head: Brave Search vs Serper.

Published plan prices (for reference)

ProviderPublished pricingNotes
Brave Search API$5 per 1,000 requests, with $5 in free credits every monthA $4 per 1,000 requests rate plus token charges is also listed
SerperCredit packs from $50 for 50k credits ($1.00/1k)Larger packs at $0.75, $0.50, and $0.30 per 1k credits

Quoted from each provider’s official pricing page on Nov 12, 2026.

Choosing an alternative

  • Per-request pricing with monthly credits: Brave Search API publishes per-1,000-request rates and monthly free credits.
  • Prepaid credit packs: Serper sells packs with a published per-1,000-credit rate.

We list them A to Z, not ranked.

FAQ

How much is Serper?
On Nov 12, 2026, serper.dev lists credit packs starting at $50 for 50k credits ($1.00 per 1k), then $375, $1,250, and $3,750 packs at lower per-1k rates.
What is a good Serper alternative?
Brave Search API publishes official per-1,000-request prices on brave.com/search/api/. We list it alongside Serper, A to Z, not ranked.

Sources (read Nov 12, 2026): serper.dev/ · brave.com/search/api/

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