The Searchbug People Search APIs provide fast, structured, and reliable U.S. contact data for identity verification, lead enrichment, skip tracing, and business workflows. To support different accuracy needs and budget levels, Searchbug offers three tiers of people search APIs.
- People Search API (api_ppl) - Highest accuracy, deepest coverage, premium match quality and data enrichment.
- Contact Info API (api_contact) - Balanced accuracy and cost. Ideal for most production workflows with a wide range of search criteria.
- Phone, Name, Address, Email API (api_nape) - Economical, broad-coverage option for basic contact discovery.
If you're not a developer, you can still access the same high-quality data using our Batch Append Tool.
API - People Search (api_ppl)
The People Search API provides our most advanced and accurate people search capabilities, designed for organizations that require premium-grade identity verification and deep contact intelligence. It aggregates authoritative data sources to deliver comprehensive profiles including full name, aliases, current and historical addresses, phone numbers with line type, relatives, and public-record indicators such as bankruptcies, liens, and judgments. Person IDs can be used to request full background reports.
This API is ideal for high-stakes workflows such as fraud prevention, skip tracing, compliance checks, and customer identity resolution. It returns structured JSON or XML with clear match indicators, making it easy to integrate into onboarding, investigative, or risk-management systems.
Accounts with Restricted Access Add-on can also retrieve SSN and driver's license information.
Choose this API when you need the highest accuracy, deepest data coverage, and most reliable match quality available.
Average match rate: 87%.
Price is $0.79 to $0.33 per hit, depending on the volume and the plan selected. No charge, if info not found.
API Plans:
- Monthly (default). No minimums, no commitment - just pay for what you use. The rate automatically goes down as your monthly volume increases. The price resets on the 1st of each month.
- Annual. One-year commitment at a fixed discounted rate. The minimum annual commitment is $2,400. Apply for Annual Plan.
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API - Find Contact Info (api_contact)
The Contact Info API provides a balanced blend of accuracy, speed, and cost, making it ideal for everyday identity verification, CRM cleanup, and lead enrichment. It supports flexible search inputs — including name, address, phone, email, or business information — and returns structured JSON or XML with clear match indicators.
This mid-tier API is designed for teams that need dependable contact information without the premium cost of api_ppl. It offers strong match rates, fast response times, and the ability to refine searches using age or date of birth for improved precision. It's a great fit for marketing operations, customer onboarding, and business verification workflows.
Choose this API when you want reliable contact data, strong match accuracy, and excellent value for high-volume production use.
Average match rate: 80%.
Price is $0.45 to $0.22 per hit, depending on the volume and the plan selected. No charge, if info not found.
API Plans:
- Monthly (default). No minimums, no commitment - just pay for what you use. The rate automatically goes down as your monthly volume increases. The price resets on the 1st of each month.
- Annual. One-year commitment at a fixed discounted rate. The minimum annual commitment is $2,400. Apply for Annual Plan.
Estimate your cost
API - Name, Address, Phone & Email (api_nape)
The Name, Address, Phone & Email API is our most economical contact information API, designed for high-volume lookups and basic contact discovery. It provides broad-coverage U.S. data for individuals and businesses, returning any available combination of name, address, phone number, and email. It also supports reverse phone and reverse email lookups.
This API is ideal for marketing teams, lead-generation workflows, and applications where broad coverage is more important than premium match precision. It's optimized for large‑scale enrichment, list cleanup, and general contact validation at the lowest cost per lookup.
Choose this API when you need fast, affordable, high-volume contact enrichment, and upgrade to api_contact or api_ppl when higher accuracy is required.
Average match rate: 75%.
Price is $0.20 to $0.04 per hit, depending on the volume and the plan selected. No charge, if info not found.
API Plans:
- Monthly (default). No minimums, no commitment - just pay for what you use. The rate automatically goes down as your monthly volume increases. The price resets on the 1st of each month.
- Annual. One-year commitment at a fixed discounted rate. The minimum annual commitment is $2,400. Apply for Annual Plan.
Estimate your cost
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Searchbug APIs suitable for KYC compliance?
Yes. Many financial and insurance organizations use them to validate customer information before onboarding.
How do I pay for API services?
All APIs operate on a prepaid balance. Load between $10 and $5,000, and each successful query deducts from your balance. When funds run low, your balance automatically replenishes with your preset amount.
How does the API pricing work?
When a query is successful (called a "hit"), charges apply. There is no charge if there is no information found on a query. Some APIs like Criminal Check are priced per search, where No Results means that a person does not have a criminal record, which is considered a successful query with useful information.
The API price decreases as your monthly volume increases, making it cost-effective for businesses handling high search volumes. You can also apply for Annual Plan if you want to lock in your rates and save up to 60% compared to a non-commitment monthly plan.
Can I test the API before purchasing?
Yes! We offer free API testing for qualified users. Register for a no-obligation Sandbox API Test Account, and you'll receive a limited number of live queries to evaluate the quality of our data before fully integrating.
How often is the data updated?
Searchbug uses multiple data sources and advanced algorithms to ensure data is fresh, accurate, and continuously updated.
Need Something Custom?
If you don't see the exact API you need, Searchbug can build a custom API tailored to your workflow or data challenges. Contact us to discuss your requirements.
