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SerpApi.Org
No Rendering Surcharge, Recurring Free Tier • Updated August 2026
An Oxylabs Alternative Without the Rendering Surcharge
Oxylabs' base rate looks competitive until JavaScript rendering adds a surcharge on top. SerpApi.Org's results come back parsed, flat rate.
SerpApi.Org vs Oxylabs: Feature & Pricing Comparison
| Feature | SerpApi.Org | Oxylabs |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 5,000 requests/month, recurring | Limited free trial, no recurring tier |
| Entry Rate | ~$0.36/1,000 (Basic plan, flat) | From ~$1.00/1,000 (Micro/Starter tiers) |
| JS Rendering Surcharge | Not applicable — results pre-parsed | +~$1.25–$1.35/1,000 for rendered content |
| Setup | One API token, single REST endpoint | Scraper API product configuration |
| Non-SERP Utility APIs | IP, currency/crypto, domain intelligence included | Separate proxy/scraper product line |
Pricing and limits shown reflect Oxylabs's publicly published plans as of August 2026 and may have changed — always verify current details on their official pricing page before deciding.
Free Tier Size (requests/month)
SerpApi.Org5,000/mo recurring
OxylabsTrial only
Entry Paid Price
SerpApi.Org$9/mo (25K reqs)
Oxylabs$49/mo (98K reqs, Micro)
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Oxylabs pricing page
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Full Plan Breakdown: Every Tier, Side by Side
| SerpApi.Org | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Price | Details |
| Free | Free | 5,000 requests/mo |
| Basic | $9/mo | 25,000 requests/mo |
| Medium | $19/mo | 100,000 requests/mo |
| Pro | $29/mo | 300,000 requests/mo |
| Pro Max | $49/mo | 800,000 requests/mo |
| Super | $69/mo | 1,500,000 requests/mo |
| Ultra | $119/mo | 3,500,000 requests/mo |
| Ultra Max | $239/mo | 10,000,000 requests/mo |
| Oxylabs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Price | Details |
| Micro | $49/mo | Up to 98,000 results/mo ($0.50/1K) |
| Starter | $99/mo | Up to 220,000 results/mo ($0.45/1K) |
| Business | $999/mo | Up to 3,330,000 results/mo ($0.30/1K) |
| Custom+ | Contact sales | Unlimited, from $0.25/1K |
Full plan list verified directly from Oxylabs's official pricing page as of August 2026. Plans and prices change — confirm current details before purchasing.
SerpApi.Org provides a recurring 5,000-request free tier and a flat ~$0.36 per 1,000 request entry rate with pre-parsed JSON, versus Oxylabs' trial-only free access and a per-1,000 rate that increases roughly $1.25–$1.35 further when JavaScript rendering is needed.
Oxylabs' SERP Scraper API is a capable part of a much larger proxy and web-scraping infrastructure platform, with published rates starting around $0.80–$1.00 per 1,000 results on entry tiers. The number that matters in practice, though, is the JavaScript rendering surcharge — roughly $1.25 to $1.35 extra per 1,000 requests when rendered content is required, which many modern search result pages need.
SerpApi.Org's search endpoints return structured JSON directly, with no separate rendering fee to account for — the flat Basic plan rate works out to about $0.36 per 1,000 requests. There's also no ongoing recurring free tier on Oxylabs beyond an initial trial; SerpApi.Org includes 5,000 free requests every month, indefinitely.
If your project genuinely needs broad proxy/scraping infrastructure beyond search results — rotating residential IPs, custom scraper configuration, arbitrary-site rendering — Oxylabs' wider platform may still be the right tool. For teams that specifically need structured search or data JSON, SerpApi.Org is the simpler, typically cheaper option.
Engines & Data Sources Included
Web, Image, Video, News, Shopping, Scholar, Maps, Reviews, Google Trends, and Autocomplete search — plus Webpage Extraction, IP Geolocation, Exchange Rate, Crypto Price, and Domain Intelligence utility endpoints, all on one API key.
Why Developers Switch from Oxylabs
No Rendering Surcharge
Pre-parsed JSON with no additional JavaScript-rendering fee stacked on top.
Recurring Free Tier
5,000 free requests every month instead of a limited one-time trial.
Single API, No Infrastructure
One token and one REST endpoint — no scraper product configuration required.
SerpApi.Org vs Oxylabs — FAQ
Oxylabs offers a free trial of its SERP Scraper API for evaluation, but not an ongoing recurring monthly free tier. SerpApi.Org provides 5,000 free requests every month, renewing indefinitely with no credit card required.
Oxylabs SERP Scraper API pricing starts around $0.80–$1.00 per 1,000 results depending on plan tier, with JavaScript rendering adding roughly $1.25–$1.35 per 1,000 on top when needed. SerpApi.Org's flat Basic plan works out to about $0.36 per 1,000 requests with results already parsed, no rendering surcharge to account for.
Oxylabs is a strong choice for teams that need broad scraping infrastructure — residential proxies, JavaScript rendering, and custom scraper configuration beyond just search results. SerpApi.Org is narrower by design: a simple REST API focused on structured search and data JSON, without a proxy network to manage.
Switch to SerpApi.Org in Minutes
Free API key, no credit card required. Simple synchronous REST responses — no task queues, no polling.