Replace Google Programmable Search Engine with Scavio API

The Problem

Google Programmable Search Engine (formerly Custom Search) caps free usage at 100 queries/day, returns limited result fields, and requires managing a custom search engine ID. Scaling beyond the free tier means paying $5 per 1,000 queries with no bulk discount.

The Scavio Solution

Scavio provides full Google SERP results without the 100-query daily cap or custom engine setup. One API key, one endpoint, and structured JSON responses with titles, links, snippets, and rich metadata out of the box.

Who It Is For

Developers with PSE-dependent applications and local LLM integrations.

Key Benefits

• No daily query cap like Google Programmable Search
• No custom search engine ID to configure or maintain
• Richer result fields with structured JSON output
• Lower cost at scale compared to Google CSE pricing

Python Example

import requests

# Before: Google Programmable Search
# resp = requests.get(
#     "https://www.googleapis.com/customsearch/v1",
#     params={"key": GOOGLE_KEY, "cx": CX_ID, "q": query}
# )

# After: Scavio
resp = requests.post(
    "https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search",
    headers={"x-api-key": SCAVIO_API_KEY, "Content-Type": "application/json"},
    json={"query": query, "platform": "google", "limit": 10}
)
data = resp.json()
for item in data.get("results", []):
    print(f"{item['title']}: {item['link']}")

JavaScript Example

const H = {'x-api-key': process.env.SCAVIO_API_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json'};
fetch('https://api.scavio.dev/api/v1/search', {method: 'POST', headers: H, body: JSON.stringify({query: 'example', country_code: 'us'})}).then(r => r.json()).then(d => console.log(d.organic_results?.length + ' results'));

Platforms Used