What is the best alternative to Openaq?

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

How do Openaq alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Openaq 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 Openaq 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 Openaq 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.

Developer Tools• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Openaq

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

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Specification Matrix: Openaq vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
O Openaq (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
T Tldraw	npx	Free/None	Free	50,204	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
X Xkcd	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Gagelink	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
S Science	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Shadcn Ui MCP Server	npx	API key	Free	2,980	—	Compare →
TokenSave	npx	Free/None	Free	619	—	Compare →
Globalping MCP Server	npx	Other	Free	63	—	Compare →
Andrea9293 MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	342	—	Compare →
MCP Typescribe	npx	No auth required	Free	46	—	Compare →
T Telnyx	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	197	—	Compare →
A Airquality	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →