SiftwrightSiftwright vs SerpApi
A fair comparison for anyone choosing a Google News API. Their numbers come from SerpApi's public pricing page; ours from our pricing page.
Plans and price per unit
SerpApi (unit: search (one search can return many results))
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 250 searches | – |
| Starter | $25 | 1,000 searches | $25.00 per 1k searches |
| Developer | $75 | 5,000 searches | $15.00 per 1k searches |
| Production | $150 | 15,000 searches | $10.00 per 1k searches |
| Big Data | $275 | 30,000 searches | $9.17 per 1k searches |
- Larger plans run from $725 (100,000 searches) up to custom cloud plans.
- Only successful searches count; cached, errored and failed searches don't.
- Covers dozens of search engines, not just Google News.
Siftwright (unit: successful result)
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | 10,000 | $2.90 |
| Pro | $99 | 50,000 | $1.98 |
| Business | $299 | 250,000 | $1.20 |
| Enterprise | $999 | 1,500,000 | $0.67 |
- All plans include YouTube transcripts, screenshots/PDFs and Google News.
- Only successful results count. No automatic overage.
- Pay-per-event alternative on the Apify Store: $3 per 1,000 transcripts, $1.50 per 1,000 captures or articles.
Side by side
| SerpApi | Siftwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | Per search | Per article returned |
| Free tier | 250 searches/month | No free API tier; free live demo; pay-per-event on Apify at $1.50 per 1,000 articles |
| Failed / empty | Not counted | Not counted |
| Engines | Many (Google, Bing, YouTube, …) | Google News only (plus our transcript and screenshot tools) |
Choose SerpApi if…
- You want many articles per query: one search can return many results, so per-search pricing wins.
- You need other search engines or Google verticals.
- You want a free monthly allowance.
Choose Siftwright if…
- You run many queries but need only a few articles each (e.g. 5 per brand): with us that's 5 results, not one search at a fixed price.
- You also need YouTube transcripts or screenshots on the same key.
- You want pay-as-you-go with no subscription (Apify, $1.50 per 1,000 articles).
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Frequently asked questions
Is SerpApi cheaper than Siftwright?
It depends on volume and what you need. See the tables above: at some volumes SerpApi is cheaper, at others we are. Prices were checked on 28 September 2026.
Where do these numbers come from?
From SerpApi's public pricing page (https://serpapi.com/pricing) on 28 September 2026, and from our own pricing page. We don't use private or estimated figures.
Can I try Siftwright before paying?
Yes. The live demo on the home page runs real requests with no signup, and the same tools are available pay-per-result on the Apify Store.
Start with one key. Pay only for what works.
Plans from $29/month with 10,000 successful results. Failed requests never count. Cancel anytime from the billing portal.