What is the best alternative to Fred?

The top-rated alternatives to Fred in the Developer Tools category include FRED Economic Data, Fred MCP Server, Ferric Fred MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Fred alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Fred 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 Fred 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 Fred 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 Fred (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
F Fred (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
FRED Economic Data	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
F Fred MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
F Ferric Fred MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Federal Reserve MCP Server	bunx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Coach Watts	npx	Free/None	Free	83	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
FRED (economic data)	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
AccuWeather MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Metabase	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	49,126	—	Compare →
CCXT	npx	Free/None	Free	43,907	—	Compare →
Yazio MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	59	—	Compare →