What is the best alternative to Cred?

The top-rated alternatives to Cred in the Developer Tools category include Openapi MCP Server, Exogram Authority Runtime, MCP For API. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Cred alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Cred and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Cred free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Cred with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Developer Tools• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Cred

Looking for an alternative to Cred? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Developer Tools ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Target Reference Server

Cred Overview

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Specification Matrix: Cred vs Alternatives

Direct comparison of key metrics, runtimes, authentication methods, and community popularity.

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
C Cred (Target)	—	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Openapi MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	No auth required	Free	904	—	Compare →
Exogram Authority Runtime	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP For API	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	73	—	Compare →
Buyking MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
R Roast My Design System	npx	Free/None	Free	25	—	Compare →
Claude Task Master	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	28,086	—	Compare →
Formio MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	7	—	Compare →
MCP Server Docker	uvx	No auth required	Free	744	—	Compare →
MCP Server for Binge Watch	uvx	Free/None	Free	27	—	Compare →
Andrea9293 MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	344	—	Compare →
UI5 MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	100	—	Compare →
Next Devtools MCP	npx	No auth required	Free	824	—	Compare →