Comparison
How Does CASParser Compare?
An honest comparison of CASParser vs Account Aggregator, MFcentral, and building your own solution.
| Factor | CASParser | Account Aggregator | MFcentral | Build In-House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Market | 5 minutes | 5-10 months | Shut down | 3-6 months |
| Monthly Cost | ₹999/mo | ₹5-25 lakhs+ setup | N/A | ₹10-50 lakhs+ setup |
| Regulatory Approval | None needed | Required | N/A | None |
| Data Coverage | 9 asset classes (MF, Equity, Bonds, AIFs, NPS, Insurance) | All financial data | Mutual Funds only | Custom |
| Gmail Integration | ||||
| CAS Generator | ||||
| White-label UI | Limited | Custom build | ||
| Multi-asset Support | Custom |
Detailed Comparison
CASParser vs Account Aggregator
Account Aggregator provides broader financial data access with government backing, but requires significant time and investment. CASParser is the faster, cheaper alternative for investment portfolio data.
Choose CASParser when:
- You need portfolio import in days, not months
- Your budget is limited (start at ₹999/month)
- You only need investment data (not banking, insurance, etc.)
- You want to avoid regulatory approvals
Consider Account Aggregator when:
- You need comprehensive financial data (banking, insurance, tax)
- You need real-time data access
- You have 5-10 months and ₹5-25 lakhs+ budget
- Regulatory compliance is a core requirement
Pro tip: Many platforms use CASParser immediately while implementing Account Aggregator in parallel. Get portfolio import live in 5 minutes, then transition when AA is ready.
CASParser vs MFcentral
MFcentral provided real-time mutual fund data but shut down in September 2025. CASParser is broader in scope, still operational, and supports all 9 asset classes.
What CASParser adds over MFcentral:
- 9 asset classes (MFcentral was MF only)
- Gmail inbox integration (unique)
- White-label Portfolio Connect SDK
- CAS Generator for 50+ years of history
- Contract note parsing (broker documents)
Migration from MFcentral:
- Integrate in 5 minutes (REST API or SDK)
- Discounted MFcentral Migration Package
- Dedicated migration support engineer
- Same unified JSON format for easy integration
CASParser vs Building In-House
Building a CAS parser in-house gives you full control, but consumes 3-6 months of developer time and ₹10-50 lakhs+ in costs. CASParser lets you integrate in 5 minutes.
Development Time
5 min vs 3-6 months
Cost
₹999/mo vs ₹10-50L+
Maintenance
Zero vs ongoing
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