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Google Programmable Search Engine vs. Bing Custom Search API

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricGoogle Programmable Search Engine

by Google

Bing Custom Search API

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.54.2
Review count16264
Ease of use9.28.8
Ease of setup9.18.6
Quality of support8.68.3
Meets requirements8.98.6
NPS70.34482842.1875
Small Business67.3%54.7%
Mid-Market19.8%14.1%
Enterprise13.0%31.3%
Total page views5,56364
Total LLM citations264230

Google Programmable Search Engine

Google Programmable Search Engine is a customizable search solution that enables website owners to integrate a tailored search experience directly into their web pages. Leveraging Google's core search technology, it delivers fast and relevant results, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Users can define the specific content their search engine indexes, whether it's their own site or a curated collection of external sites, and customize the appearance to align with their website's design. This flexibility allows for a seamless and cohesive user experience.

Pros

    Bing Custom Search API

    Azure Bing Custom Search is an easy-to-use, ad-free custom search tool that lets you deliver the search results you want. Bing Custom Search allows you to select the slices of the web that you want to search over and control the ranking when searching over your targeted web space.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Customization
    • Customizable Search
    • Features
    • Easy Integrations
    • Helpful