What is the key difference between GrantIQ and Numertel?

GrantIQ belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Numertel belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install GrantIQ or Numertel 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 GrantIQ and Numertel free or paid?

GrantIQ operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Numertel operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

GrantIQ lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Numertel lists 7 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both GrantIQ and Numertel 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

GrantIQ vs Numertel

In-depth architectural comparison of the GrantIQ and Numertel 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

GrantIQ

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Numertel

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose GrantIQ if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Numertel 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 GrantIQ 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: find_opportunities, should_apply, explain_opportunity.

Explore GrantIQ Details

Choose Numertel 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: check_phone_number, spam_weather, check_scam_domain.

Explore Numertel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G GrantIQ Developer Tools	N Numertel Developer Tools
Summary	Eligibility-first UK & EU grant discovery, inside ChatGPT and Claude.	Polish phone number lookup: who called, spam and scam checks, UKE DNO registry, CERT phishing stats
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

GrantIQ Tools (6)

find_opportunities

Runs your profile through the eligibility-first matching engine; returns top grants with a fit score, rationale, and eligibility verdict

should_apply

Opinionated yes / borderline / no for a specific grant, with blockers, an effort estimate, and an honest `competition_risk

explain_opportunity

Plain-English unpack of one grant: what it funds, who it's for, hidden constraints, application mechanics, citations

Free-text grant discovery across 100+ UK & EU funding sources

fetch

Full canonical record for one grant, with embedded evidence links

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).

GrantIQ Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grantiq": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "grantiq"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Numertel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "numertel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://numertel.pl/api/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

GrantIQ is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Numertel belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select GrantIQ when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Numertel when you require tools for developer tools.

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