The verdict
Scrapfly wins on 4 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Scrapfly for most teams that need observability-first scraping api with per-request cost telemetry, pay-on-success anti-bot bypass, and unified cloud browser., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Scrapfly vs SerpApi — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Scrapfly or SerpApi?
On the entry tier, SerpApi is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Scrapfly starts at $30.00/GB and SerpApi starts at $25.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Scrapfly or SerpApi?
SerpApi has the larger advertised residential pool. Scrapfly reports Real residential + datacenter + mobile pool, ASP engine with stealth Chromium across 195+ countries; SerpApi reports Google + 100+ search engines/sites, managed global proxy infrastructure across multiple+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Scrapfly or SerpApi?
Scrapfly edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Scrapfly is typically picked for Scraping API workloads, while SerpApi is often chosen for SERP API use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Scrapfly or SerpApi?
Scrapfly carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only Scrapfly gates dedicated account managers and SerpApi gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Scrapfly or SerpApi in 2026?
Pick Scrapfly when Observability-first scraping API with per-request cost telemetry, pay-on-success anti-bot bypass, and unified . Pick SerpApi when Real-time API for scraping structured Google and other search-engine results with managed proxies and CAPTCHA . Most teams that consider both end up with Scrapfly.