An alternative to Google's Custom Search JSON API, which is closed to new customers and shuts down on January 1, 2027.
We make SociaVault, so weigh this accordingly.
Google's official search API, which returns results from a Programmable Search Engine. It's closed to new customers and shuts down on January 1, 2027.
| Feature | SociaVault | Google Custom Search JSON API |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per 1,000 | $2.00 to $4.83 | $5 after 100 free a day (existing customers) |
| Results per Request | About 10 per page (use the page parameter) | Max 10 |
| Result Source | Regular Google search | Your Programmable Search Engine |
| New Sign-ups | Open, with 50 free credits | Closed |
| Setup | API key only | Search engine ID plus API key |
Get real Google search results, not Custom Search Engine results
Each result has a title, URL and description, about 10 per page, with next_page for paging
Filter by region and by how recently pages were posted
$2.00 to $4.83 per 1,000 requests, under the $5 Google charges existing customers
Perfect for SEO monitoring and competitor analysis
SociaVault isn't the right fit for everyone. If any of these sound like you, Google Custom Search JSON API is probably the better choice.
TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more
Get your API key and start scraping immediately
No subscriptions. Only pay for successful requests
Proxies, captchas, rate limits - all managed for you
Start with 50 free credits. No credit card required.