SerpApi vs ZCode

A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.

SerpApi

SerpApi is a real-time API to scrape search engine results pages (SERPs) and return them as structured JSON data.

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ZCode

An agentic development environment (ADE) desktop app by Z.ai built for planning, coding, reviewing, and deploying software powered by GLM-5.2.

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AttributeSerpApiZCode
Pricing typeFree + paid (from $50/mo)Free + paid (from $18/mo)
Korean supportNoNo
PlatformsWeb, APImacOS, Windows, Linux
Open sourceNoNo
API availableAvailable-
SDKAvailable-
LLM-based-Yes
Multimodal--
AI model-GLM
GitHub Stars--
VendorSerpApiZ.AI Co., Ltd.
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
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SerpApi key features

  • Real-time SERP scraping
  • Structured JSON output
  • Location-based searching
  • Multi-engine support
  • Image/News/Shopping search
  • Visual proof (HTML/Screenshot)

ZCode key features

  • Goal-based task management for long-horizon planning and execution
  • Deep integration with GLM-5.2 reasoning and coding model
  • Multi-agent orchestration and coordination for development workflows
  • Mobile remote control via WeChat and Telegram
  • Built-in terminal, version control, and MCP support