SearchHive vs Zenserp — Pricing Compared

Choosing between SearchHive and Zenserp for SERP data comes down to features, pricing, and flexibility. Both provide programmatic access to search engine results, but their pricing models and capabilities diverge significantly -- especially at higher volumes.

This side-by-side comparison breaks down the numbers so you can make an informed decision.

Key Takeaways

• SearchHive is dramatically cheaper at every tier -- from $0.18/1K at the Starter level vs Zenserp's $2.00/1K at the Small level
• Zenserp charges $499.99/mo for 500K searches; SearchHive offers the same volume for $199/mo
• SearchHive includes scraping and deep analysis APIs in every plan; Zenserp is search-only
• Zenserp offers keyword volume and CPC data on Medium+ plans, which SearchHive doesn't provide directly
• Both offer a free tier, but SearchHive gives 500 credits vs Zenserp's 50

Pricing Comparison Table

The per-1K pricing tells the real story. SearchHive costs 75% less than Zenserp at the 100K volume level ($0.49 vs $1.50 per thousand requests).

Feature Comparison

Code Examples

Zenserp API Call

import requests

API_KEY = "your-zenserp-key"

response = requests.get(
    "https://app.zenserp.com/api/v2/search",
    params={
        "q": "best project management tools 2026",
        "location": "United States",
        "search_engine": "google.com",
    },
    headers={"apikey": API_KEY}
)

data = response.json()
for result in data.get("organic", []):
    print(f"{result['title']}: {result['url']}")

SearchHive SwiftSearch API Call

from searchhive import SwiftSearch

client = SwiftSearch(api_key="your-searchhive-key")

results = client.search(
    query="best project management tools 2026",
    engine="google",
    num=10,
    country="us"
)

for result in results:
    print(f"{result.title}: {result.url}")

SearchHive's Python SDK eliminates boilerplate -- no manual request construction, no header management, and automatic response parsing into typed objects.

SearchHive: Search + Scrape in One Pipeline

One advantage SearchHive has over Zenserp is the ability to search and then scrape results from the same platform:

from searchhive import SwiftSearch, ScrapeForge

search = SwiftSearch(api_key="your-key")
scraper = ScrapeForge(api_key="your-key")

# Step 1: Search for results
results = search.search("machine learning trends 2026")

# Step 2: Scrape top 5 pages for full content
for result in results[:5]:
    page = scraper.scrape(result.url, format="markdown")
    print(f"--- {result.title} ---")
    print(page.content[:500])
    print()

With Zenserp, you'd need a separate scraping service (adding another API key and subscription) to achieve the same workflow.

When Zenserp Makes Sense

Zenserp could be the better choice if:

• You specifically need keyword search volume and CPC data alongside SERP results (available on Medium plan at $149.99/mo)
• You need a bulk index checker for SEO auditing
• You're an SEO agency that needs these SEO-specific features bundled with search results
• Your usage is low enough that the price difference doesn't matter

When SearchHive Makes Sense

SearchHive is the better choice for:

• Cost-conscious teams: 75% cheaper at 100K volume, 60% cheaper at 500K volume
• Developers building applications: Python SDK, typed responses, cleaner API design
• Teams that need scraping too: One platform for search + scraping + analysis instead of stitching together multiple providers
• High-volume use cases: $199/mo for 500K requests vs Zenserp's $499.99/mo
• Prototyping and MVPs: 500 free credits vs 50 means you can actually test your integration before paying

Total Cost of Ownership

At 100,000 searches per month for one year:

• Zenserp Medium: $149.99 x 12 = $1,799.88/year
• SearchHive Builder: $49 x 12 = $588/year
• Savings with SearchHive: $1,211.88/year (67%)

At 500,000 searches per month for one year:

• Zenserp Premium: $499.99 x 12 = $5,999.88/year
• SearchHive Unicorn: $199 x 12 = $2,388/year
• Savings with SearchHive: $3,611.88/year (60%)

Verdict

SearchHive wins on price and versatility. Unless you specifically need Zenserp's keyword volume/CPC data and bulk index checker, SearchHive delivers equivalent SERP data at a fraction of the cost -- plus scraping and content analysis APIs that Zenserp doesn't offer at all.

The gap widens at scale. At 500K searches/month, SearchHive costs $199/mo compared to Zenserp's $499.99/mo -- that's $3,600/year in savings that you can invest elsewhere in your stack.

Start with SearchHive's free tier (500 credits, no credit card) and see the difference yourself. Check the API documentation for integration guides and examples.

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