What is the key difference between CostBench and CostBench?

CostBench belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while CostBench belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CostBench or CostBench 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 CostBench and CostBench free or paid?

CostBench operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). CostBench operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CostBench lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. CostBench lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CostBench and CostBench 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.

How do I install CostBench or CostBench in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are CostBench and CostBench free to use, or do they require API keys?

CostBench is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . CostBench operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both CostBench and CostBench at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both costbench and costbench-2 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, CostBench has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. CostBench holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CostBench vs CostBench

In-depth architectural comparison of the CostBench and CostBench 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

CostBench

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

CostBench

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose CostBench if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose CostBench if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose CostBench when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore CostBench Details

Choose CostBench 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 CostBench Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C CostBench Finance & Fintech	C CostBench Finance & Fintech
Summary	Verified pricing, hidden costs, negotiation data & TCO for 3,300+ software products.	Verified pricing, hidden costs, negotiation data & TCO for 3,290+ software products.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CostBench Tools (0)

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CostBench Tools (0)

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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).

CostBench Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "costbench": {
      "url": "https://costbench.com"
    }
  }
}

CostBench Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "costbench-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "costbench-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

CostBench is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, CostBench belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select CostBench when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and CostBench when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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