MCP Google Map vs Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Google Map and Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts 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 MCP Google Map when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: maps_search_nearby, maps_search_places, maps_place_details.

Explore MCP Google Map Details

Choose Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
• You have access to required keys: API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Google Map cablate Location Services	Stadiamaps MCP Server Ts stadiamaps Location Services
Summary	Google Maps MCP server with 8 tools (geocode, search, directions, elevation), stdio + StreamableHTTP transport, Agent Skill definitions, and standalone exec CLI mode.	A MCP server for Stadia Maps' Location APIs - Lookup addresses, places with geocoding, find time zones, create routes and static maps
Category & Scope

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": {
    "cablate-mcp-google-map": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-google-map"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stadiamaps-stadiamaps-mcp-server-ts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "stadiamaps-stadiamaps-mcp-server-ts"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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