What is the key difference between Amplitude and ThriveStack PLG CRM?

Amplitude belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while ThriveStack PLG CRM belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Amplitude or ThriveStack PLG CRM in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Amplitude and ThriveStack PLG CRM free or paid?

Amplitude operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ThriveStack PLG CRM operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Amplitude lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. ThriveStack PLG CRM lists 16 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Amplitude and ThriveStack PLG CRM together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Amplitude vs ThriveStack PLG CRM

In-depth architectural comparison of the Amplitude and ThriveStack PLG CRM 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Amplitude

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

ThriveStack PLG CRM

Customer Data Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Amplitude if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose ThriveStack PLG CRM if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Amplitude when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: amp_get_events, amp_get_active_users, amp_get_retention.

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Choose ThriveStack PLG CRM when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_accounts, get_account_details, get_active_users_summary.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Amplitude Customer Data Platforms	ThriveStack PLG CRM Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Amplitude MCP Pack	ThriveStack PLG CRM analytics — query accounts, MAU/MTU, feature adoption, and PLG leads.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Amplitude Tools (5)

amp_get_events

Get event counts and breakdowns for a date range (e.g., "2024-01-01" to "2024-01-31"). Returns frequency, user segments, and trends by event name.

amp_get_active_users

Get active user counts by granularity (daily, weekly, or monthly) for a date range. Returns totals and trend data.

amp_get_retention

Get user retention metrics for a cohort over time. Returns retention percentages by time period (e.g., day 1, day 7, day 30).

amp_user_search

Search for users by ID or property (e.g., email, user_id). Returns matching profiles with properties, event history, and segments.

amp_get_user_activity

Get recent event activity timeline for a specific user. Returns events with timestamps, properties, and interactions.

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).

Amplitude Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amplitude": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-amplitude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ThriveStack PLG CRM Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thrivestack-plg-crm": {
      "url": "https://api.app.thrivestack.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Amplitude is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ThriveStack PLG CRM belongs to Customer Data Platforms using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Amplitude when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and ThriveStack PLG CRM when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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