--- title: "Cashfree Secure ID: API, pricing and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/cashfree-secure-id/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: background-verification --- # Cashfree Secure ID: background verification and KYC provider with a public API Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 28 of 100 · Website: https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ ## Key facts - **What it is:** Cashfree Secure ID is a background verification and KYC provider with a public API. Cashfree Secure ID e-sign API: upload a PDF, create an Aadhaar OTP signing request, check status and receive webhooks; sandbox needs real Aadhaar. - **Data covered:** Cashfree Secure ID lists DigiLocker documents (via intermediary), as of Nov 2026. - **API:** Cashfree Secure ID: Public REST API. - **MCP:** Cashfree Secure ID: Not published. - **Pricing:** Cashfree Secure ID pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** Cashfree Secure ID sign-up: Not published. - **Best for:** Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API. - **Score:** Cashfree Secure ID has a JurisGrid score of 28 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does Cashfree Secure ID do? Cashfree Secure ID e-sign API: upload a PDF, create an Aadhaar OTP signing request, check status and receive webhooks; sandbox needs real Aadhaar. Cashfree Secure ID suite for bank account verification, CKYC, VKYC, know-your-business, face match and mule account detection via REST API and SDKs. Coverage as published: DigiLocker documents (via intermediary). ## What data does Cashfree Secure ID cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Coverage | DigiLocker documents (via intermediary) | Nov 2026 | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | | Checks and data types listed | mule account detection, bank account verification, CKYC, VKYC, know your business, SmartOCR, face match and liveness, PAN verification | Nov 2026 | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | ## Does Cashfree Secure ID have an API or an MCP server? | Access | Cashfree Secure ID | |---|---| | REST API | Public REST API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | | Sign-up | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does Cashfree Secure ID cost? | Pricing | Cashfree Secure ID | |---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does Cashfree Secure ID score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | Coverage as published: DigiLocker documents (via intermediary). | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 0 of 4 | No update cadence is published on the pages reviewed, so this scores low by design. | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | | API availability | 15 | 3 of 4 | Public API documentation is linked, but key issue appears to need approval or is not described. | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 0 of 4 | No prices are published on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 0 of 4 | No self-serve sign-up was found; access appears to be through sales. | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 | Public API reference is linked; examples and error detail are thin or not confirmed. | https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md | 2026-11-10 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | No founding year, named customers or security posture were found on the pages reviewed. | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | A web portal with reports or dashboards is described. | https://www.cashfree.com/secure-id/ | 2026-11-10 | Total: 28 of 100. ## Who is Cashfree Secure ID best for? - Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC 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 > Editor's pick: Need court records by API? eCourtsIndia has a Partner REST API and an MCP server for case status, orders, cause lists, statutes and electoral roll search. INR 0.20 to INR 0.60 per case search, INR 200 free credit, no card needed. [See the API](https://ecourtsindia.com/api?ref=jurisgrid) ## What are the alternatives to Cashfree Secure ID? - [eCourtsIndia](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/ecourtsindia/index.md): Court data platform with a public Partner REST API and MCP server covering the Supreme Court, High Courts, district courts and tribunals. (score: 92 of 100) - [APIclub](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/apiclub/index.md): AI identity and business intelligence API platform (Technoward Technologies) with pay-as-you-go pricing and a free sign-up account, no card needed. (score: 33 of 100) - [IDfy](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/idfy/index.md): Identity-verification and digital-trust platform for KYC and background verification. (score: 32 of 100) - [Signzy](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/signzy/index.md): No-code AI platform for digital onboarding, identity verification and Aadhaar e-sign. (score: 31 of 100) - [Digio](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/digio/index.md): Digital onboarding stack with e-sign, documentation, e-stamping and KYC capabilities. (score: 28 of 100) - [HyperVerge](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/hyperverge/index.md): End-to-end AI KYC and identity-verification SaaS for onboarding and fraud checks. (score: 28 of 100) ## Comparisons - [eCourtsIndia vs Cashfree Secure ID](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/ecourtsindia-vs-cashfree-secure-id/index.md) ## Rankings - [Best GST verification APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/gst-verification-api-india/index.md): ranked 14 of 21 - [Best KYC APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/kyc-api-india/index.md): ranked 7 of 13 - [Best PAN to GST APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/pan-to-gst-api-india/index.md): ranked 6 of 10 - [Best Udyam and MSME verification APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/udyam-msme-verification-api-india/index.md): ranked 5 of 11 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cashfree Secure ID have an API? Yes. Cashfree Secure ID offers a public REST API with documentation at https://www.cashfree.com/docs/secure-id/e-sign/e-sign.md. Sign-up is not published. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits. ### Does Cashfree Secure ID have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for Cashfree Secure ID on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead. ### How much does Cashfree Secure ID cost? Cashfree Secure ID 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 Cashfree Secure ID's JurisGrid score? Cashfree Secure ID scores 28 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is api availability at level 3 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to Cashfree Secure ID? Alternatives to Cashfree Secure ID in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, APIclub and IDfy. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose. ## Related - [Background Verification and KYC](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/background-verification/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md) - [Request a correction](https://jurisgrid.com/submit/?provider=cashfree-secure-id)