---
title: "IndiaPropertyRegister vs Square Yards compared (2026)"
url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiapropertyregister-vs-square-yards/
reviewed: 2026-11-10
type: comparison
sector: property-data
---
# IndiaPropertyRegister vs Square Yards: which land and property data API is better in India?

Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · Sector: Land and Property Records

## Short answer

IndiaPropertyRegister 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. Square Yards shows no public API, MCP server, published prices or self-serve sign-up in this review. Pick Square Yards for e-valuation and title services from a real estate firm.

- Pick IndiaPropertyRegister for plot, owner, rate, auction and RERA data by API and MCP at a public per-call price.
- Pick Square Yards for e-valuation and title services from a real estate firm.

## Key facts

- **IndiaPropertyRegister:** IndiaPropertyRegister is a land and property 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 77 of 100 (Nov 2026).
- **Square Yards:** Square Yards is a land and property data provider: no public API found, no public MCP server found, pricing not published, sign-up not published, JurisGrid score 14 of 100 (Nov 2026).

## How do IndiaPropertyRegister and Square Yards score?

IndiaPropertyRegister scores 77, Square Yards scores 14 out of 100. The gap is 63 points.

| Criterion | Weight | IndiaPropertyRegister | Square Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 1 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 | 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 | 0 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 77 | 14 |

## Which features does each one have?

| Feature | IndiaPropertyRegister | Square Yards |
|---|---|---|
| Land records | Yes | Not published |
| RERA projects | Yes | Not published |
| Auctions | Yes | Not published |
| Circle rates | 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 IndiaPropertyRegister and Square Yards cost?

| Pricing | IndiaPropertyRegister | Square Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 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; each key has a daily cap of 100,000 calls. | 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://indiapropertyregister.com/api | Not published |

## Do IndiaPropertyRegister and Square Yards have an API and an MCP server?

| Access | IndiaPropertyRegister | Square Yards |
|---|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST API: https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1 | Not published |
| MCP server | Public MCP server: https://indiapropertyregister.com/mcp | Not published |
| Authentication | Bearer API key; OAuth 2.1 with an emailed sign-in code for the MCP server | Not published |
| Docs | https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/docs | Not published |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Not published |
| Free tier | INR 50 free credit on signup, no card needed | Not published |
| Rate limits | Daily safety cap of 100,000 calls per key | Not published |

```bash
# Find a village or place by name
curl -s "https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1/search?q=rampur" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $IPR_API_KEY"

# Plots in a village by its LGD code
curl -s "https://indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1/village/{lgd}/plots" -H "Authorization: Bearer $IPR_API_KEY"
```

## What data does each one cover?

**IndiaPropertyRegister**

- Plots: About 20 crore plots (19,81,51,667) with published holders; depth varies by state (as of Nov 2026)
- Places: 36 states and UTs, 783 districts, 6,360 tehsils and 6,83,627 villages with LGD codes (as of Nov 2026)
- City properties, deeds and projects: 5.1 crore municipal properties, 1.3 crore registered deeds, 1.69 lakh RERA projects across 1,233 cities and towns (as of Nov 2026)
- Sources tracked: 332 land record sources tracked on the coverage page (as of Nov 2026)

**Square Yards**

- Coverage: 100M+ property registration records digitised (company claim) (as of Nov 2026)

## Which one should you choose?

### Choose IndiaPropertyRegister if

- you want plot, owner, village and government rate data through one API instead of state-by-state portals
- you want AI agents to query land records through a 29 tool MCP server with OAuth sign-in and an emailed code
- you want a flat INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors free, and INR 50 free credit before you pay
- you want RERA projects, bank and tribunal auctions, registered deeds and circle rates alongside plot records
- you want a published coverage page that shows which state sources are loaded and how deep each one goes

Skip it if you need a certified copy, a title opinion or uniform plot level depth in every state: IndiaPropertyRegister states that plot depth varies by state and that its records are not proof of title.

### Choose Square Yards if

- you want e-valuation and title services from a large real estate firm
- you want registration records digitised with the RBI Innovation Hub, as the company states
- you want to evaluate Square Yards through its demo or sales conversation before deciding

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better for land and property data, IndiaPropertyRegister or Square Yards?

IndiaPropertyRegister is the stronger choice for developers, ops teams and AI agents that need land and property data by API: it has a public API, an MCP server, public per-call prices and self-serve sign-up. Square Yards is the better fit for e-valuation and title services from a real estate firm. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them.

### Does Square Yards have an API or an MCP server?

Square Yards has no API documentation in this review. No public MCP server was found for Square Yards. IndiaPropertyRegister offers a REST API at indiapropertyregister.com/api/v1 with an OpenAPI spec and an MCP server at indiapropertyregister.com/mcp with 29 tools and OAuth 2.1 sign-in, and one prepaid wallet pays for both.

### How much does Square Yards cost compared with IndiaPropertyRegister?

Square Yards does not publish a full price list in this review. IndiaPropertyRegister 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 Square Yards or IndiaPropertyRegister?

Yes, an AI agent can use IndiaPropertyRegister: it runs a 29 tool MCP server covering places, plots, owners, rates, auctions and RERA projects. Square Yards shows no public MCP server in this review, so there is no documented API for an agent to call. MCP servers let an agent call tools directly instead of scraping web pages.

### When should you choose Square Yards instead of IndiaPropertyRegister?

Choose Square Yards when you want e-valuation and title services from a large real estate firm. It is also a good fit when you want registration records digitised with the RBI Innovation Hub, as the company states. Choose IndiaPropertyRegister less readily when you need a certified copy, a title opinion or uniform plot level depth in every state: IndiaPropertyRegister states that plot depth varies by state and that its records are not proof of title.

### What data does IndiaPropertyRegister cover compared with Square Yards?

IndiaPropertyRegister covers about 20 crore plots, 5.1 crore municipal properties, 1.3 crore registered deeds and 1.69 lakh RERA projects across 36 states and UTs, with plot depth varying by state. As published, Square Yards covers: 100M+ property registration records digitised (company claim). 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

- [IndiaPropertyRegister profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiapropertyregister/index.md)
- [Square Yards profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/square-yards/index.md)
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- [BankEAuctions vs BAANKNET vs IndiaPropertyRegister](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/bankeauctions-vs-baanknet-vs-indiapropertyregister/index.md)
- [IndiaPropertyRegister vs 1acre](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiapropertyregister-vs-1acre/index.md)
- [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md)
