Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MCP Snowflake Server vs MySQL MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Snowflake Server and MySQL 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
MCP Snowflake Server
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
MySQL MCP
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Snowflake Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose MySQL MCP if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose MCP Snowflake Server when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
- You have access to required keys:
SNOWFLAKE_USER, SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT, SNOWFLAKE_ROLE, SNOWFLAKE_DATABASE, SNOWFLAKE_SCHEMA, SNOWFLAKE_WAREHOUSE, SNOWFLAKE_PASSWORD, SNOWFLAKE_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH. - Primary tools included: read_query, query, SELECT.
Choose MySQL MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MCP Snowflake Server Tools (15)
read_query
query
SELECT
write_query
create_table
list_databases
list_schemas
database
list_tables
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).
MCP Snowflake Server Configuration
MySQL MCP Configuration