Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MCP Server Mysql vs Freebase.cloud
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Mysql and Freebase.cloud 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
MCP Server Mysql
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Freebase.cloud
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Mysql if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Freebase.cloud if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose MCP Server Mysql when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
MYSQL_HOST, MYSQL_PORT, MYSQL_USER, MYSQL_PASS, MYSQL_DB, ALLOW_INSERT_OPERATION, ALLOW_UPDATE_OPERATION, ALLOW_DELETE_OPERATION. - Primary tools included: Read-only by default with opt-in write operations, Schema-specific read/write permission controls, SSH tunnel support for remote MySQL servers.
Choose Freebase.cloud when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MCP Server Mysql Tools (6)
Read-only by default with opt-in write operations
Schema-specific read/write permission controls
SSH tunnel support for remote MySQL servers
Multi-database query mode
Automatic PII redaction in query results
SSL/TLS encrypted connections with mTLS option
Freebase.cloud Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
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).
MCP Server Mysql Configuration
Freebase.cloud Configuration