AgentExec WebMCP & Base L2 Gateway vs X402 API

In-depth architectural comparison of the AgentExec WebMCP & Base L2 Gateway and X402 API MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AgentExec WebMCP & Base L2 Gateway when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore AgentExec WebMCP & Base L2 Gateway Details

Choose X402 API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore X402 API Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AgentExec WebMCP & Base L2 Gateway Finance & Fintech	X402 API Finance & Fintech
Summary	WebMCP discovery and gasless Base Mainnet settlement via session keys and x402.	AI API for marketing, content and outreach. 22 endpoints. Pay with USDC on Base via x402.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentexec-webmcp-base-l2-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agentexec-webmcp-base-l2-gateway"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "x402-api-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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