--- title: "GSTIN API: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/gstinapi-in/ reviewed: 2026-11-11 type: provider sector: company-data --- # GSTIN API: company and GST data provider with a public API Reviewed: 11 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 49 of 100 · Website: https://gstinapi.in ## Key facts - **What it is:** GSTIN API is a company and GST data provider with a public API. GSTIN lookup and PAN to GSTIN API sourced live from the GSP network, with 75 free lookups per account. - **Data covered:** GSTIN API lists GSTIN lookup (legal name, trade name, status, taxpayer type, address) and every GSTIN under a PAN (checks and data types listed), as of Nov 2026. - **API:** GSTIN API: Public REST API. - **MCP:** GSTIN API: Not published. - **Pricing:** GSTIN API pricing: Pay per call, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** GSTIN API sign-up: Self-serve; Up to 75 free lookups per account. - **Best for:** Developers who want a small GSTIN and PAN to GSTIN API they can test free before paying. - **Score:** GSTIN API has a JurisGrid score of 49 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does GSTIN API do? GSTIN API returns the legal name, trade name, registration status, taxpayer type and registered address for a GSTIN, sourced live from India's official GSP network, and lists every GSTIN registered under a PAN. Each account gets up to 75 free lookups that never expire before billed usage begins; paid rates are not listed on the page reviewed, and an OpenAPI spec is published. ## What data does GSTIN API cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Checks and data types listed | GSTIN lookup (legal name, trade name, status, taxpayer type, address) and every GSTIN under a PAN | Nov 2026 | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | ## Does GSTIN API have an API or an MCP server? | Access | GSTIN API | |---|---| | REST API | Public REST API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | | Sign-up | Self-serve | | Free tier | Up to 75 free lookups per account | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does GSTIN API cost? | Pricing | GSTIN API | |---|---| | Pricing model | Pay per call | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | Up to 75 free lookups per account | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | ## How does GSTIN API score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | GSTIN lookup and PAN to GSTIN only, with live data from the GSP network. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 3 of 4 | The page says lookups are sourced live from the official GSP network. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | API availability | 15 | 3 of 4 | A REST API with a published OpenAPI spec is described; key issue is via account sign-up. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 1 of 4 | The API is listed in the Jentic agent API catalogue; no MCP server was confirmed. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 1 of 4 | Free allowance of 75 lookups is stated; paid rates are not listed on the page reviewed. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 3 of 4 | Each account gets free lookups before billed usage begins, which implies self-serve sign-up. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 2 of 4 | An OpenAPI spec and key endpoint table are published; examples and error detail were not confirmed. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 0 of 4 | No founding year, named clients or security posture were confirmed on the pages reviewed. | https://gstinapi.in | 2026-11-11 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 1 of 4 | Two GST-related endpoint groups were seen. | https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md | 2026-11-11 | Total: 49 of 100. ## Who is GSTIN API best for? - Developers who want a small GSTIN and PAN to GSTIN API they can test free before paying **Not ideal for:** - Buyers who need a published per-call price - Teams that need company, director or Udyam data - Agent workflows that require a public MCP server > Editor's pick: Need company or GST records by API? IndiaCos has a REST API and an MCP server for companies, LLPs, GST registrations, directors, court cases, trademarks and defaulter lists. INR 0.40 per successful call, INR 50 free credit, no subscription. [See the API](https://indiacos.com/api?ref=jurisgrid) ## What are the alternatives to GSTIN API? - [IndiaCos](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/indiacos/index.md): Company, LLP, GST, director, court case, trademark and defaulter records joined in one API and MCP server at INR 0.40 per call. (score: 85 of 100) - [WhiteBooks](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/whitebooks/index.md): GST Suvidha Provider offering GST, e-invoice and e-way bill APIs with a free sandbox, a 14-day trial and sandbox keys in minutes. (score: 58 of 100) - [Sandbox](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/sandbox-co-in/index.md): API platform with 200+ KYC, GST, TDS and income tax APIs, public developer docs, Postman collections and a free trial. (score: 54 of 100) - [InstaFinancials](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/instafinancials/index.md): Indian corporate intelligence platform with InstaAPIs for company, LLP, director and legal case data; vendor claims 25+ crore cases from 630+ courts. (score: 49 of 100) - [Thirdwatch MCA India (Apify actor)](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/thirdwatch-mca-india-scraper/index.md): Community-built Apify actor that returns Indian company master data, directors with DIN, capital and charges by CIN or name, priced per result. (score: 48 of 100) - [NexGenData OGD India Companies](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/nexgendata-ogd-india-companies/index.md): Pay-per-use Apify actor that looks up MCA master data from India's Open Government Data platform by CIN, name, state or ROC. (score: 47 of 100) ## Rankings - [Best GST verification APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/gst-verification-api-india/index.md): ranked 4 of 21 - [Best PAN to GST APIs in India](https://jurisgrid.com/best/pan-to-gst-api-india/index.md): ranked 3 of 10 ## Frequently asked questions ### Does GSTIN API have an API? Yes. GSTIN API offers a public REST API with documentation at https://jentic.com/apis/gstinapi.in/gstinapi.md. Sign-up is self-serve. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits. ### Does GSTIN API have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for GSTIN API on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead. ### How much does GSTIN API cost? GSTIN API does not publish a full price list on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. The pricing model is listed as: pay per call. Ask the provider for a quote. ### What is GSTIN API's JurisGrid score? GSTIN API scores 49 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 GSTIN API? Alternatives to GSTIN API in company and gst data include IndiaCos, WhiteBooks and Sandbox. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose. ## Related - [Company and GST Data](https://jurisgrid.com/sectors/company-data/index.md) - [Methodology](https://jurisgrid.com/methodology/index.md) - [Request a correction](https://jurisgrid.com/submit/?provider=gstinapi-in)