What is the key difference between Notion Private API MCP and Google Sheets MCP?

Notion Private API MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Google Sheets MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Notion Private API MCP or Google Sheets MCP 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 Notion Private API MCP and Google Sheets MCP free or paid?

Notion Private API MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Google Sheets MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Notion Private API MCP lists 11 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars. Google Sheets MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 13 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Notion Private API MCP and Google Sheets MCP 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

Notion Private API MCP vs Google Sheets MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Notion Private API MCP and Google Sheets 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

Notion Private API MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Google Sheets MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Notion Private API MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Google Sheets MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Notion Private API MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: NOTION_TOKEN_V2.
Primary tools included: get_page, get_block, get_block_children.

Explore Notion Private API MCP Details

Choose Google Sheets MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID, GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID, GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY, GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL, GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Notion Private API MCP kirvigen Workplace & Productivity	Google Sheets MCP henilcalagiya Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Unofficial Notion server via the private API (tokenv2): full read/write across your entire workspace with no integration token and no per-page sharing.	Your AI Assistant's Gateway to Google Sheets! 25 powerful tools for seamless Google Sheets automation via MCP.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Notion Private API MCP Tools (11)

get_page

Read a page block and its metadata

get_block

Read a single block

get_block_children

Read the direct child blocks of a page or block

get_style_documentation

Catalog of supported block types & inline annotations (call before composing complex pages)

markdown_to_blocks

Preview how Markdown parses into the simplified block JSON

create_page

Create a child page under another page, from blocks or Markdown

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).

Notion Private API MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kirvigen-notion-private-api-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kirvigen-notion-private-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NOTION_TOKEN_V2": "YOUR_NOTION_TOKEN_V2_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Google Sheets MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "henilcalagiya-google-sheets-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "google-sheets-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_EMAIL_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_X509_CERT_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Notion Private API MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Google Sheets MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Notion Private API MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Google Sheets MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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