What is the best alternative to Notion MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Notion MCP in the Workplace & Productivity category include MCP Jira Stdio, SmartCut, Google Docs MCP Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Notion MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Notion MCP 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 Notion MCP 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 Notion MCP 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.

Workplace & Productivity• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Notion MCP

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

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Specification Matrix: Notion MCP vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
N Notion MCP (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
MCP Jira Stdio	npx	Free/None	Free	14	—	Compare →
SmartCut	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Google Docs MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
Airtable User MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	31	—	Compare →
N Notion Connect	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Office Excel	uvx	Free/None	Free	7	—	Compare →
Trello MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
Anytype MCP	npx	API key	Free	517	—	Compare →
MCP Server Trello	bunx	Free/None	Free	437	—	Compare →
Excel MCP Server	uvx	No auth required	Free	4,156	—	Compare →
Atlassian Attachments	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Teamwork MCP	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	25	—	Compare →