What is the best alternative to Databricks?

The top-rated alternatives to Databricks in the Databases category include QueryWeaver, MCP Database Server, Supabase. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Databricks alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Databricks 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 Databricks 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 Databricks 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.

Databases• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Databricks

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

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Databricks Overview

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Specification Matrix: Databricks vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Databricks (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
QueryWeaver	uvx	Free/None	Free	1,075	—	Compare →
MCP Database Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	19	—	Compare →
Supabase	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Dataassist IO	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
Afgong Sqlite MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
MCP Snowflake Server	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	185	—	Compare →
MCP Tool Factory	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →