API and manual search are two separate services both provided by Endato.
Manual searching works by manually entering in information about an individual, asset, property, business, or license and then receiving a result based on your search query. This works best for acquiring targeted and specific data, usually in smaller search batches.
API functionality differs from manual search in that the user can provide others who search with instant access to Endato’s worldwide database. An API is a program that frontend users can use to access a directory of information for conducting searches, autofills, and more. Unlike with manual search, an API is a program that can be coded into your own site for visiting users to access. API programs can also be accessed through your Endato dashboard for you to make sure your using the right product.