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Pick up to three. Scores are curated estimates on a 0–10 scale. Lock-in: higher = worse.
| Dimension | Serper | Brave Search API |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Capability fit | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Price / performance | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Latency / reliability | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Developer & agent DX | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Privacy / data retention | 6.0 | 9.2 |
| Lock-in risk (higher = worse) | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Maturity / track record | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Pricing | As of 2026-09-14: Low-cost Google SERP API; pay-per-query JSON results with generous free starter credits historically. Excellent budget hammer; prefer Tavily/Exa for LLM-shaped ag… | Independent index search API; plan-based request quotas; privacy-oriented positioning. |