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.

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    At a glance

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    Desearch and SerpApi: capabilities and workflow differences
    CapabilityDesearchSerpApi
    Lowest listed price per 1,000 searches$1.00 (Web Search)$9.17 (Big Data plan; $25.00 on the Starter plan)
    Main workflowWeb and social context for agentsResults from specific engines and search verticals
    Web resultsTitles, links, and snippetsEngine-specific organic results and SERP features
    Search scopeWeb search, AI Search, and dedicated social APIsGoogle, Bing, maps, shopping, travel, and more
    AI outputAI summary with source linksParsed Google AI Mode results
    Social dataPublic X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram recordsIncludes an Instagram Profile API
    BillingUsage-based; cost metadata on billable responsesMonthly search allowance and throughput by plan

    Prices are each vendor’s lowest self-serve list price for a standard search, checked . Billing units and result contents differ, so compare a complete task.

    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: Web Search $1.00 per 1,000 searches, AI Search $0.40 per 1,000 items, Extract $0.50 per 1,000 pages, X Search $0.15 per 1,000 posts. Each billable response reports its cost in USD.

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    SerpApi

    Monthly plans with included searches. The lowest listed search price is $9.17 per 1,000 (Big Data plan; $25.00 on the Starter plan), checked Sep 16, 2026. Plans specify search allowances and hourly throughput. Match both to your expected volume and peak request rate.

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    Common 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.
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