What is the best alternative to MCP Retrieval?

The top-rated alternatives to MCP Retrieval in the Search & Data Extraction category include Openwebninja MCP, Arachne MCP, GrabzIt MCP Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do MCP Retrieval alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Retrieval 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 Retrieval 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 Retrieval 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.

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Best Alternatives to MCP Retrieval

Looking for an alternative to MCP Retrieval? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Search & Data Extraction ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Specification Matrix: MCP Retrieval vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
M MCP Retrieval (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Openwebninja MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	37	—	Compare →
Arachne MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
GrabzIt MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Apify MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	4,745	—	Compare →
Tavily MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Nodebench	npx	Free/None	Free	14	—	Compare →
Open WebSearch	npx	No auth required	Free	1,747	—	Compare →
Vaaya	npx	Free/None	Free	41	—	Compare →
Vaaya	npx	Free/None	Free	41	—	Compare →
AlterLab MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Firecrawl MCP Server	npx	OAuth	Freemium	7,304	—	Compare →
B Bypass Cloudflare API	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →