Help & Documentation
Learn how to use the SEO Toolkit and DataForSEO API
SERP Analysis
$0.0015 - $0.003 per requestGet real-time Google search results for any keyword, including organic results, featured snippets, and SERP features.
Keyword Research
$0.05 - $0.075 per requestAccess search volumes, CPC, competition data, and discover new keyword ideas from Google Ads database.
Backlinks Analysis
$0.002 per 10,000 rowsExplore backlink profiles with referring domains, anchor texts, and link quality metrics.
On-Page Audit
$0.01 per page crawledTechnical SEO audit with page speed metrics, Core Web Vitals, and on-page optimization scores.
Competitor Analysis
Varies by endpointDiscover organic competitors and analyze their ranking keywords and traffic estimates.
Technology Lookup
$0.0001 per domainIdentify the technology stack of any website including CMS, frameworks, and analytics tools.
How do I get started?
Sign up for a DataForSEO account, get your API credentials, and add them to your environment variables. Then you can start using all the SEO tools.
What is the pricing model?
DataForSEO uses a pay-as-you-go model with a minimum payment of $50. You only pay for what you use, with no monthly subscriptions required.
Are there rate limits?
Yes, each API has specific rate limits. Generally, Live endpoints allow 2000 requests per minute. Check the X-RateLimit headers in API responses.
How accurate is the data?
DataForSEO provides real-time data directly from search engines. SERP data is collected in real-time, while keyword data comes from Google Ads API.
Security Note
Your API credentials are stored securely in environment variables and are never exposed to the client. All API calls are made server-side through Next.js API routes.