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API Setu: government and public data provider with a public API
- Govt data
- REST API
Reviewed
Key facts
- What it is
- API Setu is a government and public data provider with a public API. MeitY open API platform with 1,800+ onboarded organisations and 4,200+ published APIs; developers must request access through the API gateway team.
- Data covered
- API Setu lists 1,800+ onboarded organisations, 4,200+ APIs (Digital India page), as of Nov 2026.
- API
- API Setu: Public REST API.
- MCP
- API Setu: Not published.
- Pricing
- API Setu pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026.
- Sign-up
- API Setu sign-up: Through sales.
- Best for
- Developers who want a documented government data API.
- Score
- API Setu has a JurisGrid score of 32 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026.
What does API Setu do?
MeitY open API platform with 1,800+ onboarded organisations and 4,200+ published APIs; developers must request access through the API gateway team.
MeitY open API platform with 1,800+ onboarded organisations and 4,200+ published APIs; developers must request access through the API gateway team. Coverage as published: 1,800+ onboarded organisations, 4,200+ APIs (Digital India page). A public API documentation page is linked.
API Setu is based in Government of India.
What data does API Setu cover?
API Setu lists 1,800+ onboarded organisations, 4,200+ APIs (Digital India page), as of Nov 2026.
- Coverage: 1,800+ onboarded organisations, 4,200+ APIs (Digital India page)as of Nov 2026 · Sourceopens the source page
Does API Setu have an API or an MCP server?
API Setu: Public REST API; no public MCP server found.
| Access | API Setu |
|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST API |
| MCP server | Not published |
| Authentication | Not published |
| Docs | API docsopens the provider's docs |
| Sign-up | Through sales |
| Free tier | Not published |
| Rate limits | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
How much does API Setu cost?
API Setu does not publish a full price list. Pricing model: not published.
| Pricing | API Setu |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not published |
| Public price | Not published |
| Free tier | Not published |
| Minimum commitment | Not published |
| Source | Not published |
"Not published" means the provider does not state this on a public page. It is not a judgement on the product.
How does API Setu score?
API Setu scores 32 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criteria, from public evidence checked in Nov 2026.
Data coverage and depthweight 20%
API Setu3 of 4
Coverage as published: 1,800+ onboarded organisations, 4,200+ APIs (Digital India page). Sourceopens the source page · checked
Freshness and update cadenceweight 12%
API Setu0 of 4
No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. Sourceopens the source page · checked
API availabilityweight 15%
API Setu3 of 4
Public API documentation is linked, but key issue appears to need approval or is not described. Sourceopens the source page · checked
MCP and agent readinessweight 13%
API Setu0 of 4
No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Pricing transparencyweight 12%
API Setu0 of 4
No prices are published on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Self-serve sign-up and free trialweight 10%
API Setu0 of 4
No self-serve sign-up was found; access appears to be through sales. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Documentation and developer experienceweight 8%
API Setu2 of 4
Public API reference is linked; examples and error detail are thin or not confirmed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Track record and trustweight 5%
API Setu0 of 4
No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Product depth beyond dataweight 5%
API Setu1 of 4
A basic search or lookup interface is described. Sourceopens the source page · checked
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| Criterion | Weight | API Setu |
|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 3 of 4 |
| Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 |
| API availability | 15 | 3 of 4 |
| MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 |
| Pricing transparency | 12 | 0 of 4 |
| Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 0 of 4 |
| Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 |
| Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 |
| Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 |
| Total score | 100 | 32 |
Low levels on freshness, pricing, sign-up and docs can reflect missing public information, not a judgement that the product is poor. How we score.
Who is API Setu best for?
Developers who want a documented government data API.
Best for
- Developers who want a documented government data API
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a published price list
- Agent workflows that require a public MCP server
- Teams that need to start without a sales conversation
What are the alternatives to API Setu?
Alternatives to API Setu in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, Local Government Directory (LGD) and adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in.
Local Government Directory (LGD)
Official standard directory of Indian states, districts, sub-districts, villages and local bodies, with code lists to download and web services through NAPIX.
adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in
Python MCP server for data.gov.in dataset discovery and analysis; needs a data.gov.in API key set as DATA_GOV_API_KEY.
data.gov.in
India's Open Government Data portal; a free API key from a registered account unlocks its resource APIs, per third-party docs.
PostalPinCode API
Public JSON endpoint returning India Post office records for a PIN code, including branch type, district, division, circle and state.
MoSPI eSankhyiki MCP
Beta MCP server from NSO (MoSPI) linking AI tools to the eSankhyiki official statistics portal; launched February 2026.
Where does API Setu rank?
API Setu appears in 1 JurisGrid ranking.
- Best government data APIs in India: ranked 8 of 14
Questions about API Setu
Does API Setu have an API?
Yes. API Setu offers a public REST API with documentation at https://docs.apisetu.gov.in. Sign-up is through sales. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits.
Does API Setu have an MCP server?
No public MCP server was found for API Setu on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead.
How much does API Setu cost?
API Setu does not publish a full price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. The pricing model is listed as: not published. Ask the provider for a quote.
What is API Setu's JurisGrid score?
API Setu scores 32 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is data coverage and depth at level 3 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page.
What are the alternatives to API Setu?
Alternatives to API Setu in government and public data include eCourtsIndia, Local Government Directory (LGD) and adwait-ai mcp_data_gov_in. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose.