Flox MCP vs Echolon

In-depth architectural comparison of the Flox MCP and Echolon 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 Flox MCP 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).
• Primary tools included: 30 MCP tools for FLOX workflows, Strategy scaffolding, Backtesting and indicator tools.

Explore Flox MCP Details

Choose Echolon 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).
• Primary tools included: 23 MCP tools, SHFE daily futures focus, Strategy validation.

Explore Echolon Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Flox MCP flox-foundation Finance & Fintech	Echolon dolphinquant Finance & Fintech
Summary
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

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": {
    "flox-foundation-flox-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "flox-py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dolphinquant-echolon": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "echolon"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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