---
title: "Tofler vs Zauba Corp vs IndiaCos compared (2026)"
url: https://jurisgrid.com/compare/tofler-vs-zauba-corp-vs-indiacos/
reviewed: 2026-11-10
type: comparison
sector: company-data
---
# Tofler vs Zauba Corp vs IndiaCos: which company data 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. Neither Tofler nor Zauba Corp shows all four in this review.

- Pick Tofler for company research in a web UI with financials, ratios and risk scores.
- Pick Zauba Corp for free company lookups and downloadable reports.
- Pick IndiaCos for company, LLP, GST, director and court case data by API and MCP at a flat per-call price.

## Key facts

- **Tofler:** Tofler is a company and GST data provider with API access on request: API on request, no public MCP server found, pricing pay per call, public prices, sign-up self-serve, JurisGrid score 39 of 100 (Nov 2026).
- **Zauba Corp:** Zauba Corp is a company and GST data provider: no API, no public MCP server found, pricing not published, sign-up self-serve, 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 Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos score?

IndiaCos scores 85, Tofler scores 39, Zauba Corp scores 26 out of 100. The gap is 46 points.

| Criterion | Weight | Tofler | Zauba Corp | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 39 | 26 | 85 |

## Which features does each one have?

| Feature | Tofler | Zauba Corp | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court record check | Not published | Not published | Partial |
| Company master data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GST lookup | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Director data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Trademarks | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Charges and defaulter lists | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| REST API | Partial | No | Yes |
| MCP server | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Bulk export | Not published | Not published | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Public pricing | Partial | Not published | Yes |

## How much do Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos cost?

| Pricing | Tofler | Zauba Corp | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per call | Not published | Pay per call |
| Public price | INR 9,000 per quarter subscription and INR 349 per full report, shown on company pages (per search snippets) | 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 | Not published | Not published | https://indiacos.com/api |

## Do Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos have an API and an MCP server?

| Access | Tofler | Zauba Corp | IndiaCos |
|---|---|---|---|
| REST API | API on request | No API | 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 | Not published | Not published | https://indiacos.com/api/docs |
| Sign-up | Self-serve | Self-serve | 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?

**Tofler**

- Coverage: 1.8M+ company profiles (third-party listing) (as of Nov 2026)
- Checks and data types listed: company profile, directors, financials, ratios, shareholding, risk score, filings (as of Nov 2026)

**Zauba Corp**

- Checks and data types listed: company master, directors, charges, financials, shareholding, related-party transactions (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 Tofler if

- you research companies in a web interface with financials, ratios, shareholding, risk scores, directors and charges
- you want report prices shown on company pages (INR 349 per full report, INR 9,000 per quarter)
- you value an operator in business since 2013

Skip it if you need a public API or a public MCP server: these were not found for Tofler in this review.

### Choose Zauba Corp if

- you look companies up by hand and want directors, charges and filings for free on a public site
- you buy individual reports (PDF and Excel) with financials, shareholding and related-party transactions rather than building an integration
- you already run Zauba Corp and the cost of switching a working integration outweighs the access gains

Skip it if you need a public API, a public MCP server or published prices: these were not found for Zauba Corp 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
- 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is best for company data: Tofler, Zauba Corp or IndiaCos?

IndiaCos is the strongest 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. Tofler is the better fit for company research in a web UI with financials, ratios and risk scores, and Zauba Corp for free company lookups and downloadable reports. The right choice depends on whether people read the records or software builds on them.

### Which of Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos have an API or an MCP server?

IndiaCos offers both a REST API and a public MCP server. Tofler shows API access on request and no public MCP server found. Zauba Corp shows no hosted API and no public MCP server found. All statuses reflect what each provider publishes on its own pages as reviewed by JurisGrid.

### How much do Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos cost?

IndiaCos charges INR 0.40 per successful call, with errors and not-found calls free, INR 50 free credit and no subscription. Tofler has published prices. Zauba Corp has no published prices. Check each pricing page before you commit, since prices change.

### Which of Tofler, Zauba Corp and IndiaCos can an AI agent use directly?

IndiaCos can be used directly: it runs a public MCP server with 25 tools covering companies, GST, directors, court cases and IP records. Neither Tofler nor Zauba Corp shows a public MCP server in this review. Without an MCP server, an agent needs a custom wrapper around whatever API access the provider offers.

### When should you choose Tofler or Zauba Corp instead of IndiaCos?

Choose Tofler when you research companies in a web interface with financials, ratios, shareholding, risk scores, directors and charges. Choose Zauba Corp when you look companies up by hand and want directors, charges and filings for free on a public site. 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 Tofler, Zauba Corp 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 and 34,76,034 trade marks. As published, Tofler covers: 1.8M+ company profiles (third-party listing). As published, Zauba Corp covers: company master, directors, charges, financials, shareholding, related-party transactions.

## Related

- [Tofler profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/tofler/index.md)
- [Zauba Corp profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/zauba-corp/index.md)
- [IndiaCos profile](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiacos/index.md)
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