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Infrastructure Cost Architect

Precise Modeling for 2026 API Economy

Business Model

Unique Keywords / Domains (Base)

Units

Current Stack

Team Size (Additional)

Seats

Data Endpoints (Auto-Suggested)

Refresh Rate

I understand this simulation is an estimate only based on public pricing data. Actual costs depend on usage patterns and specific requirements. I agree to verify all results with DataForSEO directly.

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The Subscription Trap

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Traditional SEO tools like Ahrefs and Semrush charge you a monthly tax for "idle time." Whether you use it or not, the meter is running. DataForSEO changes the paradigm: You pay only for the exact API calls you execute. Zero wasted budget. Zero seat limits.

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Restful API infrastructure that scales from 1 to 1 Billion requests.

Request (Python/JSON)

POST https://api.dataforseo.com/v3/serp/google/organic/live/advanced
{
  "keyword": "best seo api",
  "location_code": 2840,
  "language_code": "en",
  "device": "desktop",
  "depth": 100
}

Response Preview

{
  "tasks": [
    {
      "result": [
        {
          "keyword": "best seo api",
          "items_count": 98,
          "items": [
            {
              "type": "organic",
              "rank_group": 1,
              "domain": "dataforseo.com",
              "title": "DataForSEO: The Best SEO API...",
              "url": "https://dataforseo.com/"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

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Agencies

Automate client reporting without expensive seat licenses. Create custom dashboards that your clients love.

SaaS Founders

Build the next SEO tool using our white-label data. Don't build a crawler; build a product.

Enterprises

Integrate SERP data directly into your Tableau/PowerBI for internal BI intelligence without UI bloat.

Comparison Matrix

Feature	DataForSEO	Ahrefs	Semrush
Model	Pay-as-you-go	Subscription	Subscription
Entry	$50 Deposit	$99/mo	$129/mo
API Access	Full Access	Tier-gated	Tier-gated
Live Data	Real-time	Often Cached	Cached Database
Contracts	None (No lock-in)	Monthly/Annual	Monthly/Annual

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* Prices and features are based on public data as of Jan 2026. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.

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