Decodo SERP Scraping API vs SerpApi

Decodo SERP Scraping API collects real-time search engine results and returns structured data for applications and workflows. It supports multiple search engines and can retrieve mixed result types, including ratings, prices, event information, top stories, images, and video carousels. Requests can target coordinates, with advertised coverage across more than 195 locations. Output options include JSON, CSV, Markdown, PNG, XHR, and HTML; JavaScript rendering is available, though some formats require it. The API page also lists search, pagination, and filtering, an MCP server, AI integrations, and more than 100 pre-built templates. Code examples are provided for Python, Node.js, and cURL. Decodo advertises a 99.99% success rate and says customers pay only for successful requests. The listed plans have request allowances and rate limits, and custom pricing and limits are available for larger needs. A free plan and free trial are offered; paid pricing starts at $19/mo. The service is intended for developers working on AI applications, data pipelines, and automated workflows. Decodo lists 24/7 technical support and a 14-day money-back option. Some websites, including banking, government, and telecom sites, are restricted.

SerpApi provides an API that retrieves structured search results from Google and other search engines. Results include organic listings, Maps, Local, Stories, Shopping, Direct Answer, and Knowledge Graph data, returned in JSON. A location parameter can retrieve Google results from locations around the world. SerpApi says requests run immediately in a full browser and use CAPTCHA-solving technology. Integrations are listed for Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Golang, PHP, Java, Rust,.NET, MCP, Swift, C++, and CLI. Only successful searches count toward the monthly allowance; cached, errored, and failed searches do not. The Free plan includes 250 searches per month, and paid plans start at $25/mo for 1,000 searches. Search data expires automatically after 31 days; ZeroTrace Mode prevents search parameters, files, and data from being stored after a search completes. SerpApi lists SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, and ISO 27001 as acquired, with GDPR marked in progress. U.S. Legal Shield is included with Production and higher plans, with up to $2 million in coverage.