What is the key difference between Mcp and Tollbooth X402?

Mcp belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Tollbooth X402 belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp or Tollbooth X402 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 and Tollbooth X402 free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tollbooth X402 operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. Tollbooth X402 lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp and Tollbooth X402 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.

How do I install Mcp or Tollbooth X402 in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Mcp and Tollbooth X402 free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Tollbooth X402 operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Mcp and Tollbooth X402 at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-196 and tollbooth-x402 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Mcp has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. Tollbooth X402 holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Tollbooth X402

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Tollbooth X402 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

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tollbooth X402

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Tollbooth X402 if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech 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 when:

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

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Tollbooth X402 when:

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

Explore Tollbooth X402 Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Finance & Fintech	T Tollbooth X402 Finance & Fintech
Summary	x402 micropayments for AI agents — credits-based, no wallets, no blockchain.	Discover, preview & self-verify 56 x402 pay-per-call finance/tax calculators for AI agents.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Tollbooth X402 Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-196": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@httpayer/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tollbooth X402 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tollbooth-x402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tollbooth-x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tollbooth X402 belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Tollbooth X402 when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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