The Problem
Brave Search API has limited index coverage compared to Google, returning fewer results for niche queries and missing recent pages. Developers building search-powered apps need broader coverage without switching to expensive Google-direct APIs.
The Scavio Solution
Replace Brave Search API calls with Scavio, which returns Google-quality results at comparable pricing. The migration requires changing one endpoint and one auth header while keeping the rest of your integration intact.
Before
Brave Search API returns thin results for niche queries, misses recently indexed pages, and lacks coverage for specialized verticals like Amazon or Walmart product search.
After
Scavio returns Google-depth results with multi-platform coverage across Google, Amazon, Walmart, Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok through a single API.
Who It Is For
Developers outgrowing Brave Search free tier for production use.
Key Benefits
- Google-quality search results at competitive pricing
- Multi-platform coverage beyond web search
- Better niche query coverage and recent page indexing
- Simple migration: swap endpoint and auth header
Python Example
import requests
# Before: Brave Search API
# resp = requests.get(
# "https://api.search.brave.com/res/v1/web/search",
# headers={"X-Subscription-Token": BRAVE_KEY},
# params={"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}
)
results = resp.json()
for r in results.get("results", []):
print(f"{r['position']}. {r['title']}")
print(f" {r['link']}")
print(f" {r.get('snippet', '')}")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
Web search with knowledge graph, PAA, and AI overviews
YouTube
Video search with transcripts and metadata
Amazon
Product search with prices, ratings, and reviews
Community, posts & threaded comments from any subreddit
Walmart
Product search with pricing and fulfillment data
TikTok
Trending video, creator, and product discovery