YouTube SERP API delivers data from YouTube across four functions: Search (videos, channels, and Shorts listed for a keyword, with views, ratings, and durations), Comments (comments on any video, with author info, likes, and reply counts), Video Info (full details and statistics for a video by its ID), and Subtitles (complete transcript with timestamps, in the available languages or translated). Search and Comments are billed per 20-result block at the standard SERP base rates; Video Info and Subtitles cost 3x the base rate. Choose between three execution modes (Standard queue, Priority queue, and Live), depending on how quickly you need the data.
Pricing by mode
| Endpoint | Mode | Turnaround time * | Billing unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
YouTube Search / Comments
/serp/youtube/organic/*
/serp/youtube/video_comments/*
|
Standard queuePOST + GET | ~5 minutes on averageTarget: 45 minutes | Per block of 20 itemsresults / comments | $0.0006$0.60 per 1K, $600 per 1M |
| Priority queuePOST + GET | Up to 1 minute on average | Per block of 20 itemsresults / comments | $0.0012$1.20 per 1K, $1,200 per 1M | |
| Live modeSingle POST request | Up to 6 seconds on average | Per block of 20 itemsresults / comments | $0.002$2.00 per 1K, $2,000 per 1M | |
YouTube Video Info / Subtitles
/serp/youtube/video_info/*
/serp/youtube/video_subtitles/*
|
Standard queuePOST + GET | ~5 minutes on averageTarget: 45 minutes | Per task | $0.0018($1.80 per 1K, $1,800 per 1M) |
| Priority queuePOST + GET | Up to 1 minute on average | Per task | $0.0036($3.60 per 1K, $3,600 per 1M) | |
| Live modeSingle POST request | Up to 6 seconds on average | Per task | $0.006($6.00 per 1K, $6,000 per 1M) |
Turnaround times are averages and can vary slightly with load and task complexity. Standard queue tasks have a target turnaround time of 45 minutes; extended processing may occur.
FAQ
Questions about YouTube SERP API
How much does YouTube SERP API cost?
It depends on the function. Search and Comments cost $0.0006 per 20-result block in the Standard queue, $0.0012 in the Priority queue, and $0.002 in Live mode. Video Info and Subtitles cost three times as much: $0.0018, $0.0036, and $0.006 respectively.
What is the billing unit for YouTube SERP API?
Search is billed per page of up to 20 result blocks, and Comments per block of up to 20 comments. Increasing block_depth for Search or depth for Comments can add billed pages. Video Info and Subtitles each cover one video per task.
Why do Video Info and Subtitles cost 3x the base price?
These functions return substantially more data per request — full video statistics or a complete timestamped transcript — which takes considerably more processing than returning a page of search results or comments. The flat 3x multiplier covers the whole request regardless of video length.
Does the number of comments or subtitle lines affect the price?
Yes, for Search and Comments: requesting more than the default 20-result billing block can add charges. Video Info and Subtitles are billed per video task.
Which mode should I choose — Standard, Priority, or Live?
It’s a trade-off between speed and price. Live mode returns real-time results within ~6 seconds on average and suits interactive applications. The Priority queue delivers results in about a minute at 60% of the Live price. The Standard queue is the most economical, averaging ~5 minutes with a target turnaround of 45 minutes — well suited to batch and scheduled jobs. The choice is made per task, and you can mix modes freely.
Do any other parameters affect the price?
The supported keyword or video ID, location, language, and device settings are included in the base price. Search block_depth and Comments depth affect the number of billed pages. Retrieving queued results is free.