---
title: "GSTZen vs Masters India vs IndiaCos compared (2026)"
url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/gstzen-vs-masters-india-vs-indiacos/
reviewed: 2026-11-11
type: comparison
sector: company-data
---
# GSTZen vs Masters India vs IndiaCos: which GST verification API is better in India?

Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 · Sector: Company and GST Data

## Short answer

IndiaCos is the stronger pick for developers, ops teams and AI agents: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. Neither GSTZen nor Masters India shows all four in this review. Pick GSTZen or Masters India for GST filing workflows, IndiaCos for lookups.

- Pick GSTZen for GST return filing, reconciliation and vendor filing status with GSTIN validation.
- Pick Masters India for GST verification with filing status, e-invoice and e-way bill APIs.
- Pick IndiaCos for GST, PAN-to-GSTIN, director and court case data by API and MCP at a flat per-call price.

## Key facts

- **GSTZen:** GSTZen is a company and GST data provider with a public API: public REST API, no public MCP server found, pricing pay per call, public prices, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 38 of 100 (Nov 2026).
- **Masters India:** Masters India is a company and GST data provider with API access on request: API on request, no public MCP server found, pricing quote on request, prices not published, sign-up through sales, JurisGrid score 26 of 100 (Nov 2026).
- **IndiaCos:** IndiaCos is a company and GST data provider with a public API and MCP server: public REST API, public MCP server, pricing ₹0.40 per successful call, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 85 of 100 (Nov 2026).

## How do GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos score?

IndiaCos scores 85, GSTZen scores 38, Masters India scores 26 out of 100. The gap is 47 points.

| Criterion | Weight | GSTZen | Masters India | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 38 | 26 | 85 |

## Which features does each one have?

| Feature | GSTZen | Masters India | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court record check | Not published | Not published | Partial |
| Company master data | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| GST lookup | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Director data | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Trademarks | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Charges and defaulter lists | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| REST API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Bulk export | Not published | Partial | Partial |
| OpenAPI specification | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| OAuth sign-in | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Free credit or free tier | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Pay per call pricing | Yes | Not published | Yes |
| Self-serve sign-up | Yes | No | Yes |
| Public pricing | Yes | No | Yes |

## How much do GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos cost?

| Pricing | GSTZen | Masters India | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per call | Quote on request | Pay per call |
| Public price | Pay as you go: INR 5 per API call; INR 5 per 100 records of API data transfer (free allowance stated inconsistently); GSTIN number validator free; package plans priced on request. | Not published | INR 0.40 per successful call; errors, not-found and refused calls are free. Prepaid top-ups of INR 500, INR 5,000 and INR 50,000 plus 18% GST. No subscription. |
| Free tier | Not published | Not published | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed |
| Minimum commitment | Not published | Not published | None: prepaid wallet, no subscription |
| Source | https://gstzen.in/pricing-tax-practitioner | https://www.mastersindia.co/gst-number-verification-api-bulk-utility/ | https://indiacos.com/api |

## Do GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos have an API and an MCP server?

| Access | GSTZen | Masters India | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST API | API on request | Public REST API: https://indiacos.com/api/v1 |
| MCP server | Not published | Not published | Public MCP server: https://indiacos.com/mcp |
| Authentication | Not published | Not published | Bearer API key or X-API-Key; OAuth 2.1 for the MCP server |
| Docs | https://gstzen.in | https://www.mastersindia.co/gst-number-verification-api-bulk-utility/ | https://indiacos.com/api/docs |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Through sales | Self-serve |
| Free tier | Not published | Not published | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed |
| Rate limits | Not published | Not published | Not published |

```bash
# Company master data by CIN
curl -s "https://indiacos.com/api/v1/company/{CIN}" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $INDIACOS_API_KEY"

# GST registration by GSTIN
curl -s "https://indiacos.com/api/v1/gst/{GSTIN}" -H "Authorization: Bearer $INDIACOS_API_KEY"
```

## What data does each one cover?

**GSTZen**

- Checks and data types listed: GSTIN validation, e-invoices, vendor filing status, GST returns and reconciliation (as of Nov 2026)

**Masters India**

- Checks and data types listed: GSTIN details, GSTINs linked to a PAN, GSTR filing status, e-invoice eligibility, quarterly filing preference, bulk GSTIN verification (as of Nov 2026)

**IndiaCos**

- Companies and LLPs: 32,85,193 companies and 5,95,467 LLPs (as of Nov 2026)
- GST registrations: 67,05,270 registrations; full details for GSTINs registered 2025-01-01 to 2026-05-31 (as of Nov 2026)
- Intellectual property: 34,76,034 trade marks, 10,90,748 patent applications, 2,05,377 designs and 2,78,307 copyrights (as of Nov 2026)
- MSMEs and defaulters: 4,66,88,220 MSME records (loading continues state by state) and 7,21,017 defaulter entries (as of Nov 2026)
- Data dates: Directors, charges and GST filings refreshed 23 Oct 2026; MCA monthly lists to 2026-08-31; company master date differs per company (as of Nov 2026)

## Which one should you choose?

### Choose GSTZen if

- you want GST return filing, reconciliation and vendor filing status reports in one platform
- you want a free GSTIN number validator and a published INR 5 per API call rate
- you want Tally and Excel integrations beside the API

Skip it if you need PAN to GSTIN, company, director, court case or defaulter data, or a public MCP server: these were not found for GSTZen in this review.

### Choose Masters India if

- you want GSTIN verification with filing status and e-invoice eligibility, plus bulk verification from an Excel upload
- you want e-invoice and e-way bill APIs and software from the same vendor
- you integrate with Tally, SAP, Marg or Oracle and want GST work to stay in those tools

Skip it if you need company, director, court case or defaulter data, a published price list or keys without a callback: these were not found for Masters India in this review.

### Choose IndiaCos if

- you want company, LLP, GST, director, charge and court case records through one key and one per-call price
- you want AI agents to call company data through a public MCP server with OAuth and an agent sign-up flow
- you want a flat INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, and INR 50 free credit before you pay
- you need to go from a PAN to all linked GSTINs, or from a company name to its trade marks, patents and defaulter entries

Skip it if you need audited financial statements or a fixed annual fee with a contract: IndiaCos is a prepaid per-call service built from public records, and its company master date differs by company.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is best for GST verification: GSTZen, Masters India or IndiaCos?

IndiaCos is the strongest choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need GST verification by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. GSTZen suits teams that want GST return filing, reconciliation and vendor filing status reports in one platform, and Masters India suits teams that want GSTIN verification with filing status and e-invoice eligibility, plus bulk verification from an Excel upload.

### Which of GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos have an API or an MCP server?

GSTZen links API documentation and lists an API for e-invoices and GSTIN validation. No public MCP server was found for GSTZen. Masters India offers a GST Verification API with credentials issued by its team, plus e-invoice, e-way bill and GST APIs. No public MCP server was found for Masters India. IndiaCos offers a REST API at indiacos.com/api/v1 with an OpenAPI 3.1 spec and an MCP server at indiacos.com/mcp with OAuth 2.1 sign-in.

### How much do GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos cost?

GSTZen lists INR 5 per API call on its pay as you go page, with a free GSTIN number validator and package plans priced on request. IndiaCos charges INR 0.40 per successful call. Masters India does not publish API prices in this review; the page says to start with a little payment and offers a free single search through its web tool. IndiaCos charges INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, INR 50 free credit and no subscription. Always check each pricing page before you commit, since prices change.

### Which of GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos can an AI agent use directly?

IndiaCos runs a public MCP server with 25 tools covering companies, GST, directors, court cases and IP records. Neither GSTZen nor Masters India shows a public MCP server in this review, so an agent would need a custom wrapper around their APIs. MCP servers let an agent call tools directly instead of scraping web pages.

### When should you choose GSTZen or Masters India instead of IndiaCos?

Choose GSTZen when you want GST return filing, reconciliation and vendor filing status reports in one platform. Choose Masters India when you want GSTIN verification with filing status and e-invoice eligibility, plus bulk verification from an Excel upload. Choose IndiaCos less readily when you need audited financial statements or a fixed annual fee with a contract: IndiaCos is a prepaid per-call service built from public records, and its company master date differs by company.

### What data do GSTZen, Masters India and IndiaCos cover?

IndiaCos covers 32,85,193 companies, 5,95,467 LLPs and 67,05,270 GST registrations, with directors, charges, court case summaries, 4,66,88,220 MSME records and 7,21,017 defaulter entries. As published, GSTZen lists GSTIN validation, e-invoices, vendor filing status, GST returns and reconciliation. As published, Masters India covers GSTIN details, GSTINs linked to a PAN, GSTR filing status and e-invoice eligibility. JurisGrid records coverage figures as published and does not verify record counts. Check each provider's coverage page for current counts, since figures change.

## Related

- [GSTZen profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/gstzen/index.md)
- [Masters India profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/masters-india/index.md)
- [IndiaCos profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiacos/index.md)
- [Best company data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/company-data-api-india/index.md)
- [IndiaCos vs GSTZen](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-gstzen/index.md)
- [IndiaCos vs Masters India](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-masters-india/index.md)
- [AuthBridge vs Signzy vs IndiaCos](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/authbridge-vs-signzy-vs-indiacos/index.md)
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