---
title: "IndiaCos vs Digio: API, pricing and coverage compared (2026)"
url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-digio/
reviewed: 2026-11-10
type: comparison
sector: company-data
---
# IndiaCos vs Digio: which company and GST verification API is better in India?

Reviewed: 10 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. Digio shows a public API but not a public MCP server, published prices or self-serve sign-up. Pick Digio for e-sign, e-stamping and KYC with CIN, DIN, GST and Udyam checks.

- Pick IndiaCos for company, GST, PAN-to-GSTIN and director checks by API and MCP at a flat per-call price.
- Pick Digio for e-sign, e-stamping and KYC with CIN, DIN, GST and Udyam checks.

## Key facts

- **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).
- **Digio:** Digio is a background verification and KYC provider with a public API: public REST API, no public MCP server found, pricing not published, sign-up not published, JurisGrid score 28 of 100 (Nov 2026).

## How do IndiaCos and Digio score?

IndiaCos scores 85, Digio scores 28 out of 100. The gap is 57 points.

| Criterion | Weight | IndiaCos | Digio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 85 | 28 |

## Which features does each one have?

| Feature | IndiaCos | Digio |
|---|---|---|
| Court record check | Partial | Not published |
| Company master data | Yes | Yes |
| GST lookup | Yes | Yes |
| Director data | Yes | Yes |
| Trademarks | Yes | Not published |
| Charges and defaulter lists | Yes | Not published |
| REST API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not published |
| Bulk export | Partial | Not published |
| OpenAPI specification | Yes | Not published |
| OAuth sign-in | Yes | Not published |
| Free credit or free tier | Yes | Not published |
| Pay per call pricing | Yes | Not published |
| Self-serve sign-up | Yes | Not published |
| Public pricing | Yes | Not published |

## How much do IndiaCos and Digio cost?

| Pricing | IndiaCos | Digio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per call | Not published |
| Public price | 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. | Not published |
| Free tier | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Not published |
| Minimum commitment | None: prepaid wallet, no subscription | Not published |
| Source | https://indiacos.com/api | Not published |

## Do IndiaCos and Digio have an API and an MCP server?

| Access | IndiaCos | Digio |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST API: https://indiacos.com/api/v1 | Public REST API |
| MCP server | Public MCP server: https://indiacos.com/mcp | Not published |
| Authentication | Bearer API key or X-API-Key; OAuth 2.1 for the MCP server | Not published |
| Docs | https://indiacos.com/api/docs | https://documentation.digio.in/digisign/ |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Not published |
| Free tier | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Not published |
| Rate limits | 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?

**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)

**Digio**

- Checks and data types listed: PAN, Aadhaar offline KYC, Aadhaar masking, DigiLocker, bank account verification, penny drop, CKYC, KRA, video KYC, selfie liveness, CIN, DIN, TAN, GST, Udyam, FSSAI, IEC (as of Nov 2026)

## Which one should you choose?

### Choose IndiaCos if

- you want AI agents to run business checks 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 free, and INR 50 free credit before you pay
- you want company, GST, PAN-to-GSTIN and director checks from a single API with an OpenAPI spec
- you want charges, court case summaries, trade marks, MSME records and defaulter lists joined to the same business record
- you want to sign up without a sales call, since an API key is issued instantly with no approval step

Skip it if you need identity checks on individuals such as Aadhaar OKYC, face match or video KYC, or audited financial statements: IndiaCos' published scope is business records.

### Choose Digio if

- you want e-sign (DigiSign), e-stamping and KYC in one onboarding stack, with business checks included
- you need PAN, Aadhaar offline KYC, DigiLocker, CKYC, KRA and video KYC from the same vendor
- you want to evaluate Digio through its demo or sales conversation before deciding

Skip it if you need a public MCP server, published prices or self-serve sign-up: these were not found for Digio in this review.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better for company and GST verification, IndiaCos or Digio?

IndiaCos is the stronger choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need company and GST verification by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. Digio is the better fit for e-sign, e-stamping and KYC with CIN, DIN, GST and Udyam checks. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them.

### Does Digio have an API or an MCP server?

Digio offers a public API with published documentation. No public MCP server was found for Digio. 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, and one prepaid wallet pays for both.

### How much does Digio cost compared with IndiaCos?

Digio does not publish a full price list in this review. IndiaCos charges INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, INR 50 free credit and no subscription. Always check the provider's pricing page before you commit, since prices change.

### Can an AI agent use Digio or IndiaCos?

Yes, an AI agent can use IndiaCos: it runs a public MCP server with 25 tools covering companies, GST, directors, court cases and IP records. Digio shows no public MCP server in this review, so an agent would need a custom wrapper around its API. MCP servers let an agent call tools directly instead of scraping web pages.

### When should you choose Digio instead of IndiaCos?

Choose Digio when you want e-sign (DigiSign), e-stamping and KYC in one onboarding stack, with business checks included. It is also a good fit when you need PAN, Aadhaar offline KYC, DigiLocker, CKYC, KRA and video KYC from the same vendor. Choose IndiaCos less readily when you need identity checks on individuals such as Aadhaar OKYC, face match or video KYC, or audited financial statements: IndiaCos' published scope is business records.

### What data does IndiaCos cover compared with Digio?

IndiaCos covers 32,85,193 companies, 5,95,467 LLPs and 67,05,270 GST registrations, with directors, charges, court case summaries and 34,76,034 trade marks. As published, Digio covers: PAN, Aadhaar offline KYC, Aadhaar masking, DigiLocker, bank account verification, penny drop, CKYC, KRA, video KYC, selfie liveness, CIN, DIN, TAN, GST, Udyam, FSSAI, IEC. 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

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- [Digio profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/digio/index.md)
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