What is the best alternative to Mysql?

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

How do Mysql alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Mysql 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 Mysql 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 Mysql 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 Mysql

Looking for an alternative to Mysql? 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

Mysql Overview

MCP server for MySQL/MariaDB — pooled async queries with destructive-query safety

Specification Matrix: Mysql vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Mysql (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Current
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
MySQL MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
Tokenlite Mysql MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
Dbmcp	npx	Free/None	Free	30	—	Compare →
DB Connect MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
MCP Server Sql Analyzer	npx	No auth required	Free	32	—	Compare →
MCP Toolbox for Databases	npx	Free/None	Free	16,329	—	Compare →
MySQL MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →