What is the key difference between Google Maps Scraper and HasData Google Maps?

Google Maps Scraper belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while HasData Google Maps belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Google Maps Scraper or HasData Google Maps in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Google Maps Scraper and HasData Google Maps free or paid?

Google Maps Scraper operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). HasData Google Maps operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Google Maps Scraper lists 3 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. HasData Google Maps lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Google Maps Scraper and HasData Google Maps together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Google Maps Scraper vs HasData Google Maps

In-depth architectural comparison of the Google Maps Scraper and HasData Google Maps 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Google Maps Scraper

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

HasData Google Maps

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Google Maps Scraper if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose HasData Google Maps if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Google Maps Scraper when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_google_maps, get_place_reviews, get_place_photos.

Explore Google Maps Scraper Details

Choose HasData Google Maps 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).

Explore HasData Google Maps Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Google Maps Scraper Developer Tools	H HasData Google Maps Developer Tools
Summary	Live Google Maps business search, review, and photo data for AI agents over MCP.	Google Maps places, reviews, contributor history, photos and posts as JSON. No Google Cloud.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Google Maps Scraper Tools (3)

search_google_maps

Search for businesses and places on Google Maps in real time.

get_place_reviews

Retrieve public reviews for a place using the `fid` returned by `search_google_maps`.

get_place_photos

Retrieve public photos for a place using the `fid` returned by `search_google_maps`.

HasData Google Maps Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Google Maps Scraper Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps-scraper": {
      "url": "https://gmapsextractor.com"
    }
  }
}

HasData Google Maps Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasdata-google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hasdata/google-maps-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Maps Scraper is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, HasData Google Maps belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Google Maps Scraper when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and HasData Google Maps when you require tools for developer tools.

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