Simple Pricing for Google Search API + Reader API
SearchCans API pricing: pay-per-request starting at $0.56 per 1,000 requests — no subscriptions, no rate limits, 100 free credits to start.
$0.56 per 1,000 searches — 1× to 18× cheaper than industry alternatives ($1 to $10 per 1K).
All plans include our full suite of search APIs: Google SERP API, Bing Search API, and our URL to Markdown API for converting web pages.
Standard
- Get 20,000 credits
- 2 Parallel Search Lanes ? What are Parallel Search Lanes? A lane is one request running now. This plan has 2 lanes, so 2 requests can run at the same time. When one finishes, that lane is ready again.
- ≈2,400 throughput per hour ? How is throughput estimated? Throughput (RPM) = Lanes × (60s / 3s avg. latency). At 3s average latency, 1 lane ≈ 20 RPM ≈ 1,200 requests/hour.
- Real-time results
- Fast response time
- Email technical support
Credits valid for 6 months
Starter
- Get 132,000 credits
- 3 Parallel Search Lanes ? What are Parallel Search Lanes? A lane is one request running now. This plan has 3 lanes, so 3 requests can run at the same time. When one finishes, that lane is ready again.
- ≈3,600 throughput per hour ? How is throughput estimated? Throughput (RPM) = Lanes × (60s / 3s avg. latency). At 3s average latency, 1 lane ≈ 20 RPM ≈ 1,200 requests/hour.
- Real-time results
- Faster response priority
- Email technical support
- Eligible for Lane Stacking ? What is Lane Stacking? Add another eligible plan and your lanes add up in one account. More lanes mean more requests can run at the same time. 1× $99 = 3 Lanes 2× $99 = 6 Lanes $99 + $597 = 25 Lanes
Credits valid for 6 months
Pro
- ~1 Million credits
- 22 Parallel Search Lanes ? What are Parallel Search Lanes? A lane is one request running now. This plan has 22 lanes, so 22 requests can run at the same time. When one finishes, that lane is ready again.
- ≈26,400 throughput per hour ? How is throughput estimated? Throughput (RPM) = Lanes × (60s / 3s avg. latency). At 3s average latency, 1 lane ≈ 20 RPM ≈ 1,200 requests/hour.
- Real-time results
- Priority Request Routing
- Tier-1 Developer Support
- Eligible for Lane Stacking ? What is Lane Stacking? Add another eligible plan and your lanes add up in one account. More lanes mean more requests can run at the same time. 1× $99 = 3 Lanes 2× $99 = 6 Lanes $99 + $597 = 25 Lanes
Credits valid for 6 months
Ultimate
- Get 3,000,000 credits
- 68 Parallel Search Lanes ? What are Parallel Search Lanes? A lane is one request running now. This plan has 68 lanes, so 68 requests can run at the same time. When one finishes, that lane is ready again.
- ≈81,600 throughput per hour ? How is throughput estimated? Throughput (RPM) = Lanes × (60s / 3s avg. latency). At 3s average latency, 1 lane ≈ 20 RPM ≈ 1,200 requests/hour.
- Dedicated Cluster Node
- Zero Queue Latency
- Dedicated account manager
- Eligible for Lane Stacking ? What is Lane Stacking? Add another eligible plan and your lanes add up in one account. More lanes mean more requests can run at the same time. 1× $99 = 3 Lanes 2× $99 = 6 Lanes $99 + $597 = 25 Lanes
Credits valid for 6 months
Simple API Pricing — Pay Per Request, No Rate Limits
Understanding Parallel Search Lanes and Lane Stacking
Throughput is defined by concurrency, not hourly limits. Your throughput depends on how many lanes you have, and these lanes are completely stackable.
Lane Stacking Formula:
Total Lanes = Plan A Lanes + Plan B Lanes Throughput (RPM) = Total Lanes × (60s / 3s avg. latency) Example: 3 Lanes + 22 Lanes = 25 Total Lanes ≈ 500 Requests Per Minute (30,000/hour).
Enterprise / High Volume
Need >1000 RPM? Custom Parallel Search Lanes, Dedicated Cluster Node, SLA Support.(support@searchcans.com)
Contact SalesSERP API & Reader API Credit Costs — Per-Request Pricing Breakdown
For other real-time data needs, please contact support.
SearchCans vs SerpApi vs ScrapingBee — Transparent Pricing Comparison
SearchCans starts at $0.56/1K with no monthly subscription and no hourly rate limits via Parallel Lanes. SerpApi starts at ~$1.5/1K with rate limits; ScrapingBee starts at ~$1/1K with request caps. All three include structured SERP data — SearchCans differentiates on throughput flexibility and pay-per-request credit model.
FAQ: Google Search API Pricing — Free Credits, Limits & Billing
How are credits consumed, and do they expire?
Credits are valid for 6 months, giving you the flexibility to use them exactly when you need them. Usage costs vary by request type: Standard Google/Bing Searches cost 1 credit per request, while the Reader API costs 2 credits (Standard mode) or 4 credits (Bypass mode Proxy:1). Advanced features like Anti-Poisoning will consume extra credits. We recommend always trying standard mode first to save your credits. One credit pool works across both APIs, and credits are deducted only for successful (HTTP 200) responses. You can check the "Detailed Credit Consumption Rules" table for a full breakdown.
How does billing work, and what payment methods do you accept?
SearchCans operates on a prepaid credit system with no monthly lock-in or mandatory subscriptions. You can test the platform first, and simply buy the plan that fits your current workload when you are ready. For purchases, we support secure credit card payments via Stripe. Enterprise customers can also contact us to arrange invoice payments.
How reliable is the SearchCans API?
We engineer our systems for maximum reliability and aim for a 99.99% target uptime. Our infrastructure is continuously monitored and rigorously tested in our data lab. In fact, our most recent 21-day stress test for the Google SERP API achieved an impressive 99.997% availability. We are fully committed to delivering enterprise-grade stability for your daily workloads.
Can I get a refund?
We offer a full refund within 7 calendar days of payment, provided you have used no more than 10% of the total credits in your plan.
Is the data provided through your API sourced legally?
Yes. We only extract publicly accessible search results using lawful, industry-standard technical methods. We never use illegal cracking techniques.