What is the best alternative to Derive?

The top-rated alternatives to Derive in the Developer Tools category include PraisonAI, Labelhead Artist Momentum, Revdoku. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Derive alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Derive 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 Derive 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 Derive 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.

Best Alternatives to Derive (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
D Derive (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Revdoku	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Valet	npx	No auth required	Freemium	—	—	Compare →
PDF Reader MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	917	—	Compare →
Pinkpixel Dev Web Scout MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	132	—	Compare →
MCP Server Browser	npx	Free/None	Free	38,888	—	Compare →
Legalize	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
Flutter Skill	npx	Free/None	Free	364	—	Compare →
Ignite UI MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	136	—	Compare →
Schedulala	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Payram Helper MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	155	—	Compare →