--- title: "WhiteBooks: API, pricing, coverage and alternatives (2026)" url: https://jurisgrid.com/providers/whitebooks/ reviewed: 2026-11-13 type: provider sector: company-data --- # WhiteBooks: company and GST data provider with a public API Reviewed: 13 Nov 2026 · JurisGrid score: 58 of 100 · Website: https://whitebooks.in ## Key facts - **What it is:** WhiteBooks is a company and GST data provider with a public API. 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. - **Data covered:** WhiteBooks lists GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C), 2A/2B pull, GSTIN validation, HSN search, e-invoice IRN generation, e-way bill generation and extension (checks and data types listed), as of Nov 2026. - **API:** WhiteBooks: Public REST API. - **MCP:** WhiteBooks: Not published. - **Pricing:** WhiteBooks pricing: Not published, as of Nov 2026. - **Sign-up:** WhiteBooks sign-up: Self-serve; 14-day full-feature trial, no card; free sandbox. - **Best for:** Developers building GST filing, e-invoice or e-way bill features. - **Score:** WhiteBooks has a JurisGrid score of 58 out of 100, reviewed Nov 2026. ## What does WhiteBooks do? 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. The GST API files returns, pulls 2A and 2B data and validates GSTINs; the e-invoice and e-way bill APIs include bulk endpoints and webhooks. A developer sign-up gives sandbox keys; production is described as taking days. ## What data does WhiteBooks cover? | Coverage | Value | As of | Source | |---|---|---|---| | Checks and data types listed | GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C), 2A/2B pull, GSTIN validation, HSN search, e-invoice IRN generation, e-way bill generation and extension | Nov 2026 | https://whitebooks.in | ## Does WhiteBooks have an API or an MCP server? | Access | WhiteBooks | |---|---| | REST API | Public REST API | | MCP server | Not published | | Authentication | Not published | | Docs | https://whitebooks.in/developer/api-reference | | Sign-up | Self-serve | | Free tier | 14-day full-feature trial, no card; free sandbox | | Rate limits | Not published | ## How much does WhiteBooks cost? | Pricing | WhiteBooks | |---|---| | Pricing model | Not published | | Public price | Not published | | Free tier | 14-day full-feature trial, no card; free sandbox | | Minimum commitment | Not published | | Source | https://whitebooks.in | ## How does WhiteBooks score? | Criterion | Weight | Level | Evidence | Source | Checked | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Data coverage and depth | 20 | 2 of 4 | GST return, GSTIN validation, e-invoice and e-way bill APIs are listed. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Freshness and update cadence | 12 | 2 of 4 | Presented as a licensed GSP with a direct GSTN connection and NIC IRP and e-way bill access; no update cadence stated. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | API availability | 15 | 4 of 4 | Public API reference is linked and a developer sign-up gives sandbox keys. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | MCP and agent readiness | 13 | 0 of 4 | No MCP server or agent specification was found on the pages reviewed. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Pricing transparency | 12 | 1 of 4 | A pricing page is linked but no prices were seen on the page reviewed. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Self-serve sign-up and free trial | 10 | 4 of 4 | A 14-day no-card trial and free sandbox sign-up are stated. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Documentation and developer experience | 8 | 3 of 4 | API reference, overview and security docs are linked; no Postman collection or changelog was confirmed. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Track record and trust | 5 | 3 of 4 | States ISO 27001:2022, a GSP licence held by its parent entity and 25,000+ businesses (company claims). | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | | Product depth beyond data | 5 | 3 of 4 | GST filing, e-invoice and e-way bill workflows with webhooks and retry on IRP outages are described. | https://whitebooks.in | 2026-11-13 | Total: 58 of 100. ## Who is WhiteBooks best for? - Developers building GST filing, e-invoice or e-way bill features **Not ideal for:** - Buyers who need court or property data - Buyers who need a published rate card > 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 WhiteBooks? - [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) - [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) - [GSTIN API](https://jurisgrid.com/providers/gstinapi-in/index.md): GSTIN lookup and PAN to GSTIN API sourced live from the GSP network, with 75 free lookups per account. (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) ## Frequently asked questions ### Does WhiteBooks have an API? Yes. WhiteBooks offers a public REST API with documentation at https://whitebooks.in/developer/api-reference. Sign-up is self-serve. Check the provider's docs for current endpoints and limits. ### Does WhiteBooks have an MCP server? No public MCP server was found for WhiteBooks on the pages JurisGrid reviewed in Nov 2026. An AI agent would need to use its REST API instead. ### How much does WhiteBooks cost? WhiteBooks 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 WhiteBooks's JurisGrid score? WhiteBooks scores 58 out of 100 on JurisGrid's nine criterion rubric, reviewed Nov 2026. Its strongest weighted criterion is api availability at level 4 of 4. Each level is backed by a public source shown on this page. ### What are the alternatives to WhiteBooks? Alternatives to WhiteBooks in company and gst data include IndiaCos, Sandbox and InstaFinancials. 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=whitebooks)