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Head-to-head · SERP APIs

Decodo SERP Scraping API vs OpenSERP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Decodo SERP Scraping API #4 in SERP APIs 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Decodo
OpenSERP #5 in SERP APIs 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit OpenSERP

Decodo SERP Scraping API leads on 0 checks, OpenSERP on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDecodo SERP Scraping API · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Decodo SERP Scraping API scores higher on our rubric for serp apis: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

On serp types, Decodo SERP Scraping API gives you Mixed where OpenSERP offers Organic. On location targeting, Decodo SERP Scraping API gives you Coordinates where OpenSERP offers City.

Decodo SERP Scraping API is the better fit for high-volume users on a low entry plan. OpenSERP is the better fit for open-source and self-hosted deployments.

  • Decodo SERP Scraping API fits best

    High-volume users on a low entry plan

  • OpenSERP fits best

    Open-source and self-hosted deployments

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Side by side

Feature Decodo SERP Scraping API 8.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenSERP 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #4 in SERP APIs #5 in SERP APIs
Best for High-volume users on a low entry plan Open-source and self-hosted deployments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19/mo $0.009/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Linux, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Decodo SERP Scraping API 1/1 · OpenSERP 1/1
Proxy handling ✓ ✓
Specs
Search engine coverage Multi-engine Multi-engine
SERP types Mixed Organic
Location targeting Coordinates City
Output formats Json Json
Requests included 38000 requests/mo Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus a $19 monthly paid entry plan
  • Supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Baidu with coordinate targeting
  • Offers proxy handling, JavaScript rendering, and multiple output formats
  • Self-hosted MIT-licensed option with no API key required
  • Six search engines with deduplication and broad SERP filters
  • REST, CLI, SDK, MCP server, and n8n integration options
Cons
  • Request rates vary by proxy and JavaScript option
  • Custom pricing and rate limits apply to the Custom plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple SERP lookups
  • Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure
  • Cloud usage is billed per credit rather than by subscription
  • Advanced scheduling and AI reports are available in Cloud
Our verdict

Decodo SERP Scraping API collects real-time search-engine results for SEO monitoring, rank tracking, market research, advertising analysis, and data pipelines. It supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Baidu, with country and coordinate…

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OpenSERP is an open-source SERP API and command-line tool for developers, AI and research pipelines, SEO teams, agencies, and rank-monitoring workflows. It queries Google, Bing, Yandex, Baidu, DuckDuckGo, and Ecosia, returning structured…

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  1. Decodo SERP Scraping APISERP APIs 8.9Free plan
  2. OpenSERPSERP APIs 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Decodo SERP Scraping API — where it wins

    • Free plan plus a $19 monthly paid entry plan
    • Supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Baidu with coordinate targeting
    • Offers proxy handling, JavaScript rendering, and multiple output formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Request rates vary by proxy and JavaScript option
    • Custom pricing and rate limits apply to the Custom plan
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple SERP lookups

  • OpenSERP — where it wins

    • Self-hosted MIT-licensed option with no API key required
    • Six search engines with deduplication and broad SERP filters
    • REST, CLI, SDK, MCP server, and n8n integration options

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure
    • Cloud usage is billed per credit rather than by subscription
    • Advanced scheduling and AI reports are available in Cloud
  • Decodo SERP Scraping API8.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible SERP API with proxy handling, geo-targeting, and a low paid entry plan.

    Visit DecodoFull verdict →
  • OpenSERP8.8/10 · Free plan

    A flexible SERP API for teams that want self-hosting or usage-based cloud access.

    Visit OpenSERPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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