---
title: "IndiaCos vs Infyner: API and pricing compared (2026)"
url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-infyner/
reviewed: 2026-11-11
type: comparison
sector: company-data
---
# IndiaCos vs Infyner: which company data 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. Infyner shows a public API and published prices but not a public MCP server or self-serve sign-up. Pick Infyner for company search free up to 500 calls a day.

- Pick IndiaCos for company, LLP, GST, director and court case data by API and MCP at a flat per-call price.
- Pick Infyner for company search free up to 500 calls a day.

## 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).
- **Infyner:** Infyner 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 not published, JurisGrid score 43 of 100 (Nov 2026).

## How do IndiaCos and Infyner score?

IndiaCos scores 85, Infyner scores 43 out of 100. The gap is 42 points.

| Criterion | Weight | IndiaCos | Infyner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | 3 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 | 1 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 85 | 43 |

## Which features does each one have?

| Feature | IndiaCos | Infyner |
|---|---|---|
| Court record check | Partial | Not published |
| Company master data | Yes | Yes |
| GST lookup | Yes | Not published |
| 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 | Yes |
| Pay per call pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Self-serve sign-up | Yes | Yes |
| Public pricing | Yes | Partial |

## How much do IndiaCos and Infyner cost?

| Pricing | IndiaCos | Infyner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per call | Pay per call |
| 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. | Prepaid credits: INR 10,000 for 10,000, INR 40,000 for 50,000, INR 60,000 for 100,000 (ex GST, valid 365 days). Per call: company search and CIN lookup 0.1 credit (free up to 500 a day), GSTIN and PAN lookup 1, director by DIN 1, director companies 2, GSTIN official verify 3. |
| Free tier | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Free credit or free tier listed |
| Minimum commitment | None: prepaid wallet, no subscription | Not published |
| Source | https://indiacos.com/api | https://www.infyner.com/api-pricing |

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

| Access | IndiaCos | Infyner |
|---|---|---|
| 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://www.infyner.com/apis/company-directors |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Not published |
| Free tier | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Free credit or free tier listed |
| 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)

**Infyner**

- Coverage: MCA records (listing) (as of Nov 2026)

## Which one should you choose?

### Choose IndiaCos if

- you want AI agents to call company data through a public MCP server with OAuth and an agent sign-up flow
- you want company, LLP, GST, director, charge and court case records through one key and one per-call price
- 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
- you want typo tolerant search and a plain English business finder over 71 business categories

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.

### Choose Infyner if

- you want company search that is listed as free up to 500 calls a day
- you want company directors and director lookup APIs drawing on MCA records
- you want to evaluate Infyner through its demo or sales conversation before deciding

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better for company data, IndiaCos or Infyner?

IndiaCos is the stronger choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need company data by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. Infyner is the better fit for company search free up to 500 calls a day. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them.

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

Infyner offers a public API with published documentation. No public MCP server was found for Infyner. 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 Infyner cost compared with IndiaCos?

Infyner publishes its pricing: Company Search listed as free up to 500 calls a day (per search result). 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 Infyner 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. Infyner 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 Infyner instead of IndiaCos?

Choose Infyner when you want company search that is listed as free up to 500 calls a day. It is also a good fit when you want company directors and director lookup APIs drawing on MCA records. 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 does IndiaCos cover compared with Infyner?

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, Infyner covers: MCA records (listing). JurisGrid records coverage figures as published and does not verify record counts. Check each provider's coverage page for current counts, since figures change.

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