Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MemoryRouter vs On Board
In-depth architectural comparison of the MemoryRouter and On Board MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
MemoryRouter
Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
On Board
Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MemoryRouter if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose On Board if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose MemoryRouter when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose On Board when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MemoryRouter Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
On Board Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
MemoryRouter Configuration
On Board Configuration