GI
Guillermo I.
Head of Software Growth
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful and flexible way of solving search"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

The best thing about the Azure Bing Custom Search API is its flexibility in terms of search query construction and result filtering. The API llows for a wide range of use cases and the ability to target specific websites or subsets of the web. Additionally, integration with Azure Cognitive Services provides advanced features such as image and entity recognition, which can be very useful for specific applications. The API also is reliable and delivers accurate results most of the time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

There are some limitations. Features such as query suggestions and spell checking are not available with the custom search API and you need to use the web search API for that. Additionally, API pricing for the custom search API is based on the number of transactions, which are costly for high-volume usage. Another limitation is that the custom search API is only able to search the web, it can't search internal databases or documents like some other search APIs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mitusha  A.
MA
Mitusha A.
Conversation AI Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use API for tailored search for specific content"
4/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

1 . The documentation is super easy for the developers to refer

2. the auto-suggest feature is great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

less troubleshooting document on Stackoverflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Justin B.
JB
Justin B.
Senior Software Engineer & Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Azure Bing Custom Search is More Flexible Than Competitors"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

Azure facilitates an ad-free search experience while allowing users to make real-time content searches and media searches of images and videos. I like that it seems easy to use and, besides being ad-free, is a commercial-grade tool that allows me to get results via API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

Azure Bing Custom Search API may have a less converting Ad platform, but it is essential to note in many cases, the Ad platform does offer better pricing than competitors. I wouldn't say I like that there isn't as much brand familiarity, but it's almost like being part of an incredible group. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David A.
DA
David A.
A
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"AI integration makes this browser a game changer"
5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

The robust ability to incorporate AI in search results, customization of results, and the generation of content based on results and input is amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

Not so much a downside, but not integrated into work apps or work emails yet. Looking for a more significant push toward business integration where Google currently is used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Was pretty accurate when searching."
2.5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

It is very easy to use and has many features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

The results are what you ask for but could have more results that are on topic Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Krishna P.
KP
Krishna P.
Program Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Azure Bing Custom Search API - Always Premium Intelligence"
4/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

the customisation this azure bing custom search API provides is so great. This has turned out that, we can completely customise the domain and pages we would want to see. this narrows down the search and make specific hits. THis is great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

This is not so much developed yet. When we highly cutomise it, it starts showing some irrelevent pages or sometimes an empty page. this has to be rectified or the algorithms need to be advanced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhaskar K.
BK
Bhaskar K.
Security Analyst (Cyber & Strategic Risk - Advisory)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best search engine API for developers"
5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

I highly recommend the Azure Bing Custom Search API. It is very user-friendly and easy to integrate into my projects. The search results are very accurate and relevant, and the customization options allow me to fine-tune the search to my specific needs. Additionally, the API offers a generous free tier, making it a cost-effective solution for our company. Overall, I am very satisfied with the performance and functionality of the Azure Bing Custom Search API and would definitely use it again in future projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

Initially it was a bit tough understanding how to integrate Azure's cuatime search API. But after I cleared my concepts, it was a piece of cake. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ben L.
BL
Ben L.
Web Design, Content Writer, Webinar Facilitator, Community Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great addition when you are developing products from the Microsoft family."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

I have more than 10 years of experience working with Microsoft products and services, this is really great addition to working with it. Highly recommended to implement when you are running systems under the Microsoft family. You'll not wrong choosing this product believe me. Easy to configure and run smoothly when you follow the correct implementation process. Microsoft is always having the right library and documentation to develop this product in the right way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

This product runs like a champ when you develop with the Microsoft family products, unfortunately, the cons are when you try to implement it with a different platform. You can spend tons of hours researching and asking colleagues about their previous experience when integrating products incoming to different providers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rabbia K.
RK
Rabbia K.
Business Development Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User"
4/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

I like its customization features and its continued improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

It is costly. As the Azure Bing Custom Search API relies on Bing's search infrastructure, any outages, service disruptions, or changes in Bing's algorithms or policies can impact the availability and functionality of the API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdallah M.
AM
Abdallah M.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring the Capabilities of the Azure Bing Custom Search API""
5/5
What do you like best about Bing Custom Search API?

Its ability to build a bespoke search engine that searches a specific collection of websites or pages, its fine-grained control over search capabilities, and its ability to deliver results in many languages as well as search for photos and videos in the results. These functionalities may be very useful for developers who want to include bespoke search capabilities in their apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bing Custom Search API?

It may not be the ideal match for every use case, as with any technology, and it is critical to analyze its features and capabilities against the specific demands of a project to determine whether it is the correct solution. Furthermore, because it is a subscription service, the cost may be prohibitively expensive for some projects or businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.