What is the best alternative to Modem?

The top-rated alternatives to Modem in the Developer Tools category include Evermuse, Codealive MCP, PraisonAI. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Modem alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Modem 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 Modem 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 Modem 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 Modem (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
M Modem (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
E Evermuse	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Skills Board	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
JobYap Job Search	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Singapore Proxy MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Jobseek	npx	Free/None	Free	189	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
Companies House	npx	Free/None	Free	13	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Builderforce	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →