--- title: "IndiaCos vs PatSeer: API and pricing compared (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-patseer/ reviewed: 2026-11-11 type: comparison sector: ip-tech --- # IndiaCos vs PatSeer: which patent search API is better in India? Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 · Sector: IP Tech ## Short answer IndiaCos is the stronger pick for developers and AI agents needing Indian patent records: public API, MCP server, per-call prices, self-serve sign-up. PatSeer shows none of these in this review. Pick PatSeer for worldwide patent analytics and novelty, invalidity or freedom to operate workflows. - Pick IndiaCos for Indian patent, trade mark, design and copyright records by API and MCP, joined to company CINs, at a flat per-call price. - Pick PatSeer for worldwide patent search and analytics, with novelty, invalidity and freedom to operate workflows. ## 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). - **PatSeer:** PatSeer is a IP tech provider: no public API found, no public MCP server found, pricing subscription, prices not published, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 26 of 100 (Nov 2026). ## How do IndiaCos and PatSeer score? IndiaCos scores 85, PatSeer scores 26 out of 100. The gap is 59 points. | Criterion | Weight | IndiaCos | PatSeer | |---|---|---|---| | 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 | 0 of 4 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 4 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 4 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 | | Total score | 100 | 85 | 26 | ## Which features does each one have? | Feature | IndiaCos | PatSeer | |---|---|---| | Trademarks | Yes | Not published | | REST API | Yes | Not published | | 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 PatSeer cost? | Pricing | IndiaCos | PatSeer | |---|---|---| | Pricing model | Pay per call | Subscription | | 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 | https://www.patseer.com/pricing | ## Do IndiaCos and PatSeer have an API and an MCP server? | Access | IndiaCos | PatSeer | |---|---|---| | REST API | Public REST API: https://indiacos.com/api/v1 | Not published | | 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 | Not published | | Sign-up | Self-serve | Self-serve | | 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) **PatSeer** - Coverage: Worldwide patent database across 110 patent authorities; Indian legal status from InPASS (as of Nov 2026) ## Which one should you choose? ### Choose IndiaCos if - you want Indian patent applications (10,90,748 from the Patent Office Journal, 2005 onwards) by API, searchable by words, IPC, office, journal issue or applicant CIN - you want applicants joined to company records, so a company's patents are one call away - you want trade marks, designs and copyrights on the same key - you want AI agents to call IP records through a public MCP server with OAuth and an agent sign-up flow - you want a flat INR 0.40 per successful call, errors and not-found calls free, and INR 50 free credit before you pay Skip it if you need novelty, invalidity or freedom to operate analysis, or worldwide patents: IndiaCos returns Indian Patent Office Journal records. Data use is limited to internal business use and showing records to your own users; resale and AI training need a written licence. ### Choose PatSeer if - you want a worldwide database across 110 patent authorities with Indian legal status from InPASS - you want IP8 decision intelligence for novelty, invalidity, freedom to operate and portfolio analysis - you want a 2-week trial with no contract or payment card before a flat fee subscription Skip it if you need an API, an MCP server or published prices: PatSeer shows "Contact us for pricing" and no API on the pages reviewed. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which is better for patent search, IndiaCos and PatSeer? IndiaCos is the stronger choice for developers and AI agents that need Indian patent records by API. PatSeer is the better fit for patent professionals who want worldwide search and analytics. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them. ### Does PatSeer have an API or an MCP server? No API is mentioned on the PatSeer pages reviewed, and no public MCP server was found. IndiaCos offers a REST API at indiacos.com/api/v1 with an OpenAPI 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 PatSeer cost compared with IndiaCos? PatSeer shows "Contact us for pricing" on Explorer, Premier, ProX and Designs, with a flat fee subscription and a 2-week trial. 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 IndiaCos and PatSeer? 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. PatSeer shows no public MCP server or API in this review, so an agent has no documented interface. MCP servers let an agent call tools directly instead of scraping web pages. ### When should you choose PatSeer instead of IndiaCos? Choose PatSeer when you want a worldwide database across 110 patent authorities, IP8 decision intelligence for novelty, invalidity and freedom to operate, or a 2-week trial before a subscription. Choose IndiaCos less readily when you need analysis rather than records. ### What data does IndiaCos cover compared with PatSeer? IndiaCos covers 34,76,034 trade marks (Journal, 2014 onwards), 10,90,748 patent applications (Journal, 2005 onwards), 2,05,377 registered designs (2009 onwards) and 2,78,307 copyrights, with trade marks and patents linked to company CINs. PatSeer says it covers 110 patent authorities worldwide and names India only for legal status from InPASS. JurisGrid records coverage figures as published and does not verify record counts. ## Related - [IndiaCos profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiacos/index.md) - [PatSeer profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/patseer/index.md) - [Best copyright registration search tools for India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/copyright-registration-search-india/index.md) - [InPASS (IP India patent search) vs PatSeer vs IndiaCos](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/inpass-vs-patseer-vs-indiacos/index.md) - [IndiaCos vs IP India Public Search](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-ip-india-public-search/index.md) - [IndiaCos vs IPGO](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-ipgo/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md)