What is the best alternative to MCP Catalog?

The top-rated alternatives to MCP Catalog in the Developer Tools category include HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory, Open MCP Registry, OpenHeritage Public Search. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do MCP Catalog alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Catalog and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to MCP Catalog free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare MCP Catalog with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to MCP Catalog (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
M MCP Catalog (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Open MCP Registry	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
OpenHeritage Public Search	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Agentswitchboard	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
There's An AI For That	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Absolutejs MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
MCP Anything	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
Mcp.film directory	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →