What is the best alternative to MCP Junction?

The top-rated alternatives to MCP Junction in the Developer Tools category include HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory, Agentswitchboard, Mcp.film directory. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do MCP Junction alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Junction 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 Junction 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 Junction 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 Junction (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
MCP Junction (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Current
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Agentswitchboard	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Mcp.film directory	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Skill of Skills	npx	Free/None	Free	36	—	Compare →
Mcpindex	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Open MCP Registry	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Server MCP Registry	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
Metabase	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	49,126	—	Compare →