--- title: "Decentro: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/decentro/ reviewed: 2026-11-10 type: provider sector: background-verification --- # Decentro: background verification and KYC provider with a public API Reviewed: 10 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 23 of 100 · Website: https://www.decentro.tech ## Key facts - **What it is:** Decentro is a background verification and KYC provider with a public API. Banking infrastructure platform with KYC and onboarding products, plus an MCA verification API returning company master, directors, capital and charges. - **Data covered:** Decentro lists MCA (CIN/DIN/LLPIN), directors, charges, capital structure, KYC and onboarding, identity (checks and data types listed), as of Nov 2026. - **API:** Decentro: Public REST API. - **MCP:** Decentro: Not published. - **Pricing:** Decentro pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** Decentro sign-up: Not published. - **Best for:** Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API. - **Score:** Decentro has a JurisGrid score of 23 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does Decentro do? Banking infrastructure platform with KYC and onboarding products, plus an MCA verification API returning company master, directors, capital and charges. A public API documentation page is linked. ## What data does Decentro cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Checks and data types listed | MCA (CIN/DIN/LLPIN), directors, charges, capital structure, KYC and onboarding, identity | Nov 2026 | https://www.decentro.tech | ## Does Decentro have an API or an MCP server? | Access | Decentro | |---|---| | REST API | Public REST API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | https://docs.decentro.tech/reference/kyc-developer-quickstart | | Sign-up | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does Decentro cost? | Pricing | Decentro | |---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | Not published | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | Not published | ## How does Decentro score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 1 of 4 | No coverage figures are published; checks listed: MCA (CIN/DIN/LLPIN), directors, charges, capital structure, KYC and onboarding, identity. | https://www.decentro.tech | 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.decentro.tech | 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://docs.decentro.tech/reference/kyc-developer-quickstart | 2026-11-10 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://docs.decentro.tech/reference/kyc-developer-quickstart | 2026-11-10 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 0 of 4 | No prices are published on the pages reviewed. | https://www.decentro.tech | 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.decentro.tech | 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://docs.decentro.tech/reference/kyc-developer-quickstart | 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.decentro.tech | 2026-11-10 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 2 of 4 | A web portal with reports or dashboards is described. | https://www.decentro.tech | 2026-11-10 | Total: 23 of 100. ## Who is Decentro 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 Decentro? - [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) - [eMudhra](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/emudhra/index.md): Licensed Certifying Authority and PKI leader behind emSigner and emSign; publicly listed since 2022. (score: 27 of 100) - [Gridlines](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/gridlines/index.md): Gridlines (OnGrid) eSign API with REST endpoints, webhooks, SDKs and a sandbox; charged per signature, rates not published. (score: 26 of 100) - [Bureau](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/bureau/index.md): Identity-decisioning and fraud-prevention platform with India and Southeast Asia focus. (score: 23 of 100) - [Meon](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/meon/index.md): Indian API vendor with a Land Record Check API page and a DigiLocker API page; sample land-record responses shown on its pages. (score: 22 of 100) - [Protean eGov Technologies](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/protean-egov-technologies/index.md): Formerly NSDL eGov; eSignPro offers OTP, biometric and face-authenticated eSign, with eSign APIs for technical customers and sales-led signup. (score: 22 of 100) ## Comparisons - [Decentro vs Digio vs eCourtsIndia](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/decentro-vs-digio-vs-ecourtsindia/index.md) - [eCourtsIndia vs Decentro](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/ecourtsindia-vs-decentro/index.md) - [IndiaCos vs Decentro](https://jurisgrid.com/compare/indiacos-vs-decentro/index.md) ## Rankings - [Best KYB and business verification APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/kyb-business-verification-api-india/index.md): ranked 11 of 14 - [Best KYC APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/kyc-api-india/index.md): ranked 13 of 13 - [Best MCA data APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/mca-data-api-india/index.md): ranked 17 of 18 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Decentro have an API? Yes. Decentro offers a public REST API with documentation at https://docs.decentro.tech/reference/kyc-developer-quickstart. Sign-up is not published. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits. ### Does Decentro have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for Decentro on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead. ### How much does Decentro cost? Decentro 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 Decentro's JurisGrid score? Decentro scores 23 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 Decentro? Alternatives to Decentro in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, eMudhra and Gridlines. 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=decentro)