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Setu: background verification and KYC provider with a public API
- BGV / KYC
- REST API
Reviewed
Key facts
- What it is
- Setu is a background verification and KYC provider with a public API. Aadhaar eSign gateway whose eSign create request takes optional eStamp fields, covering 20+ states and union territories per its docs.
- Data covered
- Setu lists EStamp in 20+ states and union territories, per docs, as of Nov 2026.
- API
- Setu: Public REST API.
- MCP
- Setu: Not published.
- Pricing
- Setu pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026.
- Sign-up
- Setu sign-up: Not published.
- Best for
- Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API.
- Score
- Setu has a JurisGrid score of 27 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026.
What does Setu do?
Aadhaar eSign gateway whose eSign create request takes optional eStamp fields, covering 20+ states and union territories per its docs.
Aadhaar eSign gateway whose eSign create request takes optional eStamp fields, covering 20+ states and union territories per its docs. API platform with 40+ verification and onboarding APIs, including bank account verification, Aadhaar app-based verification and eSign, per its site. Coverage as published: EStamp in 20+ states and union territories, per docs.
What data does Setu cover?
Setu lists EStamp in 20+ states and union territories, per docs, as of Nov 2026.
- Coverage: EStamp in 20+ states and union territories, per docsas of Nov 2026 · Sourceopens the source page
- Checks and data types listed: bank account verification, Aadhaar app-based verification, eSign, eStamp, PANas of Nov 2026 · Sourceopens the source page
Does Setu have an API or an MCP server?
Setu: Public REST API; no public MCP server found.
| Access | Setu |
|---|---|
| REST API | Public REST API |
| MCP server | Not published |
| Authentication | Not published |
| Docs | API docsopens the provider's docs |
| Sign-up | Not published |
| 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 Setu cost?
Setu does not publish a full price list. Pricing model: not published.
| Pricing | 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 Setu score?
Setu scores 27 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criteria, from public evidence checked in Nov 2026.
Data coverage and depthweight 20%
Setu2 of 4
Coverage as published: EStamp in 20+ states and union territories, per docs. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Freshness and update cadenceweight 12%
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%
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%
Setu0 of 4
No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Pricing transparencyweight 12%
Setu0 of 4
No prices are published on the pages reviewed. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Self-serve sign-up and free trialweight 10%
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%
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%
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%
Setu1 of 4
A basic search or lookup interface is described. Sourceopens the source page · checked
Show scorecard as a table
| Criterion | Weight | Setu |
|---|---|---|
| Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 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 | 27 |
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 Setu best for?
Developers who want a documented background verification and KYC API.
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
What are the alternatives to Setu?
Alternatives to Setu in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, KYC Hub and SpringVerify.
KYC Hub
India KYC API platform with Aadhaar OKYC, PAN, bank and UPI checks, EPF and ESIC authentication, MCA and GSTIN corporate data and background checks.
SpringVerify
Tech-driven employee background-verification covering education, employment and court records.
Message Central (eKYC Now)
eKYC Now API for document verification, facial recognition and real-time identity checks, with India-specific API docs.
eMudhra
Licensed Certifying Authority and PKI leader behind emSigner and emSign; publicly listed since 2022.
Gridlines
Gridlines (OnGrid) eSign API with REST endpoints, webhooks, SDKs and a sandbox; charged per signature, rates not published.
How does Setu compare with other providers?
Setu appears in 1 JurisGrid comparison.
Where does Setu rank?
Setu appears in 1 JurisGrid ranking.
- Best KYC APIs in India: ranked 11 of 13
Questions about Setu
Does Setu have an API?
Yes. Setu offers a public REST API with documentation at https://docs.setu.co/data/esign/estamp. Sign-up is not published. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits.
Does Setu have an MCP server?
No public MCP server was found for Setu on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead.
How much does Setu cost?
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 Setu's JurisGrid score?
Setu scores 27 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 Setu?
Alternatives to Setu in background verification and kyc include eCourtsIndia, KYC Hub and SpringVerify. Compare their coverage, API and MCP access and pricing on their JurisGrid profiles before you choose.