What is the best alternative to MCP Server Spreadsheet?

The top-rated alternatives to MCP Server Spreadsheet in the Databases category include Mysql MCP Server, Genai Toolbox, Dbhub. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do MCP Server Spreadsheet alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

MCP Server Spreadsheet 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 Server Spreadsheet 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 Server Spreadsheet 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.

Databases• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to MCP Server Spreadsheet

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

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Target Reference Server

MCP Server Spreadsheet Overview

MCP server for spreadsheet files (.xlsx, .csv, .ods) - cell-level ops + DuckDB SQL engine.

Specification Matrix: MCP Server Spreadsheet vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
MCP Server Spreadsheet (Target)	uvx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Current
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
MCP Server Motherduck	uvx	Free/None	Free	519	—	Compare →
QueryWeaver	uvx	Free/None	Free	1,075	—	Compare →
Legion MCP	npx	Other	Free	94	—	Compare →
MCP Server Duckdb	npx	No auth required	Free	178	—	Compare →
MCP Server Sql Analyzer	npx	No auth required	Free	32	—	Compare →
Csvql	uvx	Free/None	Free	25	—	Compare →
Prisma MCP	npx	Other	Free	47	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of MCP Server Spreadsheet Alternatives

Mysql MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Connects MCP clients to MySQL for SQL execution, schema inspection, and small table samples.

Key Features:

SQL execution with error handling

Schema metadata inspection

Bounded table sampling

3 0 1,381

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Genai Toolbox

Runtime: npx

Connects MCP-compatible agents and IDEs to databases through prebuilt or custom tools.

Key Features:

Prebuilt database tools

Custom YAML-defined tools

Multi-database source support

5 0 16,315

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Dbhub

Runtime: npx

Minimal Database MCP Server for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, MariaDB

0 0 3,469

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MCP Server Mysql

Runtime: npx

Connects AI clients to MySQL for schema inspection and SQL queries, with opt-in writes and configurable database access controls.

Key Features:

Read-only SQL access by default

Schema and column metadata resource

Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions

3 0 2,104

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Bigquery MCP

Runtime: uvx

A SnowLeopardAI-managed MCP server that provides access to Google BigQuery data.

0 0 10

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MCP Server Motherduck

Runtime: uvx

Fast analytics and data processing with DuckDB and MotherDuck

0 0 519

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QueryWeaver

Runtime: uvx

An MCP server for Text2SQL: transforms natural language into SQL using graph schema understanding.

0 0 1,075

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Legion MCP

Runtime: npx

Query and inspect multiple database systems through one MCP interface with SQL, schema discovery, and database selection tools.

Key Features:

Multi-database connection support

SQL execution with markdown or JSON results

Schema and table inspection

5 0 94

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MCP Server Duckdb

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling SQL query execution and schema inspection on DuckDB databases.

Key Features:

Single unified query tool accepting any DuckDB SQL statement

Supports read-only mode to prevent write operations

Automatic creation of database file and directories if missing

2 0 178

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MCP Server Sql Analyzer

Runtime: npx

MCP server for SQL syntax validation, linting, dialect conversion, and query analysis using SQLGlot.

Key Features:

SQL syntax validation and linting

SQL dialect transpilation (e.g., MySQL to PostgreSQL)

Extraction of table and CTE references

2 0 32

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Csvql

Runtime: uvx

Query CSV files with SQL via MCP. Fast, local, zero-config, read-only, sandboxable with --root.

0 0 25

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Prisma MCP

Runtime: npx

Manages Prisma Postgres databases through MCP, including migrations, SQL queries, backups, recovery, and schema inspection.

Key Features:

Local Prisma CLI MCP server

Remote Prisma Postgres MCP endpoint

SQL execution and schema introspection

3 0 47

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Best Alternatives to MCP Server Spreadsheet

MCP Server Spreadsheet Overview

Specification Matrix: MCP Server Spreadsheet vs Alternatives

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