Leadhound API vs Local Leads MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Leadhound API and Local Leads 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Leadhound API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Local Leads MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: live_own_site, not_own_site, domain_exists_no_site.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Leadhound API Customer Data Platforms	Local Leads MCP Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Sales prospecting and lead generation from Google reviews: local businesses leaking leads, scored.	Find local businesses with no website via OpenStreetMap, then verify them. No API keys needed.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-leads-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "local-leads-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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