Linkup by Linkup
Web search API for AI agents with sourced answers, structured output, fetch and deep research.
Web search APIs Official MCP server
Price
$5 / 1k requests
list price
Free tier
Yes
$20 credit at signup (professional email), topped back...
SDK downloads
167K
npm linkup-sdk · PyPI linkup-sdk
Pricing
| Free tier | $20 credit at signup (professional email), topped back up to $20 each month for eligible accounts (about 4,000 queries) |
|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | — |
| Usage price | Standard/fast search $0.005 per request (searchResults), $0.006 (sourcedAnswer/structured); fetch $0.001-$0.011; research $0.25-$2.50 |
| Good to know | Prepaid pay-as-you-go balance, no subscription; Enterprise custom. Deep search: docs list $0.05 / $0.055 per request, but linkup.so/pricing shows $0.005-$0.006 for Fast/Standard/Deep - confirm before relying on deep pricing. x402 payments (USDC on Base) supported with $0.01 minimum. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | Official: linkup-mcp-server |
|---|---|
| npm | npm install linkup-sdk |
| PyPI | pip install linkup-sdk |
| GitHub | LinkupPlatform/linkup-python-sdk · 46 stars · last push Oct 8, 2026 |
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