What is the best alternative to MCP Public?

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

How do MCP Public alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Public 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 Public 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 Public 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 Public (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
MCP Public (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	1	—	Current
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
T Tldraw	npx	Free/None	Free	50,204	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Agentswitchboard	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Qaskills	npx	Free/None	Free	217	—	Compare →
Valet	npx	No auth required	Freemium	—	—	Compare →
AISIX AI Gateway	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	137	—	Compare →
BugBug	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
Brightdata MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	2,633	—	Compare →
Skills Board	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Skill of Skills	npx	Free/None	Free	36	—	Compare →