Google Maps MCP Server vs Google Workspace MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Google Maps MCP Server and Google Workspace MCP 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?

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Choose Google Maps MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: search_google_maps.

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Choose Google Workspace MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Google Maps MCP Server Developer Tools	Google Workspace MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Search Google Maps businesses via MCP - name, address, phone, rating, hours, GPS.	Google Workspace Admin via MCP. Manage users, groups, aliases, org units.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

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": {
    "google-maps-mcp-server-3": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "google-maps-mcp-server-3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-workspace-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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