What is the key difference between MCP Esim and BoostedTravel?

MCP Esim belongs to the Travel & Transportation category with local stdio execution, while BoostedTravel belongs to the Travel & Transportation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Esim or BoostedTravel 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 MCP Esim and BoostedTravel free or paid?

MCP Esim operates under a Paid Service model (No auth required). BoostedTravel operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Esim lists 4 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. BoostedTravel lists 14 tools with 3 views and 1,995 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Esim and BoostedTravel 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

MCP Esim vs BoostedTravel

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Esim and BoostedTravel 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 Esim

Travel & Transportation · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

BoostedTravel

Travel & Transportation · Local stdio

Quality: 71/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Esim if you need specialized Travel & Transportation tools running via a local process. Choose BoostedTravel if your workspace requires Travel & Transportation 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 Esim when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Paid Service).
Primary tools included: esim_search_plans, esim_get_plan, esim_create_order.

Explore MCP Esim Details

Choose BoostedTravel when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN, LETSFG_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: search_flights, resolve_location, unlock_flight_offer.

Explore BoostedTravel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Esim isabellaliebgott Travel & Transportation	BoostedTravel Travel & Transportation
Summary	Travel eSIMs for 193 countries. Stripe + Bitcoin checkout. QR by email in 30s. No API key. Install: npx -y @worldcitisim/mcp-esim.	Flight search & booking for AI agents. 400+ airlines, $20-50 cheaper than OTAs.
Category & Scope	Travel & Transportation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Esim Tools (4)

esim_search_plans

Filter catalog by country / region / days / GB. Returns matching plans with their first 5 variations.

esim_get_plan

Fetch one plan by slug with all variations.

esim_create_order

Create a pending order. `payment_method: "stripe"` (default) returns a Stripe Checkout URL for the user to tap; `payment_method: "btc"` returns an on-chain `btc` block (address + amount + QR) to show the user directly. Both return an `order_token` for polling.

esim_check_order

Poll an order's status. Returns activation data (ICCID, QR URL) once payment clears.

BoostedTravel Tools (14)

search_flights

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 Esim Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "isabellaliebgott-mcp-esim": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@worldcitisim/mcp-esim"
      ]
    }
  }
}

BoostedTravel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "boostedtravel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "letsfg-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN": "YOUR_LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "LETSFG_API_KEY": "YOUR_LETSFG_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Esim is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, BoostedTravel belongs to Travel & Transportation using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Esim when you need capabilities focused on travel & transportation and BoostedTravel when you require tools for travel & transportation.

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