What is the best alternative to Overpass?

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

How do Overpass alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Overpass 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 Overpass 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 Overpass 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 Overpass

Looking for an alternative to Overpass? 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

Overpass Overview

OpenStreetMap Overpass MCP — programmatic queries against the OSM database

Specification Matrix: Overpass vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
O Overpass (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
Afgong Sqlite MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
Influxdb MCP Server	npx	API key	Free	44	—	Compare →
MCP Server Sql Analyzer	npx	No auth required	Free	32	—	Compare →
Airtable MCP Server	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	456	—	Compare →
Zotero Bridge	npx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
Supabase	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	2,889	—	Compare →
Prisma MCP	npx	Other	Free	47	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Overpass Alternatives

Mysql MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Connects MCP clients to MySQL for SQL execution, schema inspection, and small table samples.

Key Features:

SQL execution with error handling

Schema metadata inspection

Bounded table sampling

3 0 1,381

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Genai Toolbox

Runtime: npx

Connects MCP-compatible agents and IDEs to databases through prebuilt or custom tools.

Key Features:

Prebuilt database tools

Custom YAML-defined tools

Multi-database source support

5 0 16,315

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Dbhub

Runtime: npx

Minimal Database MCP Server for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, MariaDB

0 0 3,469

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Afgong Sqlite MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Explore your Messages SQLite database to browse tables and inspect schemas with ease. Run flexible…

0 0

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MCP Server Mysql

Runtime: npx

Connects AI clients to MySQL for schema inspection and SQL queries, with opt-in writes and configurable database access controls.

Key Features:

Read-only SQL access by default

Schema and column metadata resource

Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions

3 0 2,104

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Bigquery MCP

Runtime: uvx

A SnowLeopardAI-managed MCP server that provides access to Google BigQuery data.

0 0 10

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Influxdb MCP Server

Runtime: npx

MCP server providing access to InfluxDB v2 via OSS API for querying, writing, and managing time-series data.

Key Features:

Access organizations, buckets, and measurements as resources

Execute Flux queries and return results

Write data points in line protocol format

2 0 44

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MCP Server Sql Analyzer

Runtime: npx

MCP server for SQL syntax validation, linting, dialect conversion, and query analysis using SQLGlot.

Key Features:

SQL syntax validation and linting

SQL dialect transpilation (e.g., MySQL to PostgreSQL)

Extraction of table and CTE references

2 0 32

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Airtable MCP Server

Runtime: npx

MCP server for Airtable with schema inspection and full read/write record and table management.

Key Features:

List and describe Airtable bases and tables with detail levels

Read, search, create, update, and delete records

Create and update tables and fields with metadata

2 0 456

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Zotero Bridge

Runtime: npx

MCP Server for Zotero SQLite Database - collection, tagging, PDF reading and more.

0 0 10

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Supabase

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

MCP server for interacting with the Supabase platform

1 0 2,889

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Prisma MCP

Runtime: npx

Manages Prisma Postgres databases through MCP, including migrations, SQL queries, backups, recovery, and schema inspection.

Key Features:

Local Prisma CLI MCP server

Remote Prisma Postgres MCP endpoint

SQL execution and schema introspection

3 0 47

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Best Alternatives to Overpass

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