Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Blockscout vs Etherscan
In-depth architectural comparison of the Blockscout and Etherscan 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
Blockscout
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Etherscan
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Blockscout if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Etherscan if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
B
Choose Blockscout when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
E
Choose Etherscan when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Blockscout Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Etherscan 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).
Blockscout Configuration
Etherscan Configuration