Desearch vs SerpApi
SerpApi specializes in search-engine results. Desearch brings web and social context to your agent.
SerpApi returns results from named engines and verticals. Desearch combines web search, AI summaries, page extraction, and dedicated social APIs.
At a glance
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| Capability | Desearch | SerpApi |
|---|---|---|
| Main workflow | Web and social context for agents | Results from specific engines and search verticals |
| Web results | Titles, links, and snippets | Engine-specific organic results and SERP features |
| Search scope | Web search, AI Search, and dedicated social APIs | Google, Bing, maps, shopping, travel, and more |
| AI output | AI summary with source links | Parsed Google AI Mode results |
| Social data | Public X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram records | Includes an Instagram Profile API |
| Billing | Usage-based; cost metadata on billable responses | Monthly search allowance and throughput by plan |
Which fits your workflow?
When to consider SerpApi
- You need a named engine or vertical, such as Google Search, Maps, or Shopping.
- You need location, language, and device controls for collecting search results.
- You want Google's AI Mode output as it appears in the search engine.
When to consider Desearch
- Your workflow combines web search and dedicated public social data APIs.
- You want an AI summary with source links for an agent's question.
- You need to extract selected pages through the same API account.
How pricing works
Desearch
Usage-based billing. The billable unit varies by endpoint; cost metadata helps you track each billable request.
View Desearch pricingSerpApi
Monthly plans with included searches. Plans specify search allowances and hourly throughput. Match both to your expected volume and peak request rate.
View SerpApi pricingCommon questions
Consider SerpApi for a named search engine, local results, or shopping and travel data. Consider Desearch for a workflow that combines web results, page extraction, AI summaries, and public social records.
Desearch AI Search can generate a summary with source links. SerpApi's Google AI Mode API retrieves Google's AI Mode results. Choose based on whether you need a research summary or the search engine's own output.
Yes, its catalog includes an Instagram Profile API. Desearch documents APIs for X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, with different records and search options on each platform. Check the fields needed by your application.
SerpApi plans include a monthly search allowance and an hourly throughput limit. Desearch charges by endpoint and usage unit. Compare expected volume, peak traffic, and the mix of data products using current rates.
Sources · Reviewed
Based on official product documentation. Follow the pricing links above for current plans and rates.