What is the best alternative to Pgmcp?

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

How do Pgmcp alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Pgmcp 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 Pgmcp 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 Pgmcp 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 Pgmcp

Looking for an alternative to Pgmcp? 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.

Browse all Databases servers →View Pgmcp Specs →

Target Reference Server

Pgmcp Overview

Read-only Postgres ops/DBA diagnostics: slow queries, EXPLAIN, locks, index and table health.

Specification Matrix: Pgmcp vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Pgmcp (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
Postgres MCP	uvx	API key	Free	3,267	—	Compare →
M MCP Local WP	npx	Free/None	Free	30	—	Compare →
P Postgres	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Mysql MCP Server Pro	uvx	OAuth	Free	248	—	Compare →
MCP Snowflake Server	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	185	—	Compare →
MCP Server Sql Analyzer	npx	No auth required	Free	32	—	Compare →
NexQL Postgres MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
P Pgvector	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Pgmcp 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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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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Postgres MCP

Runtime: uvx

MCP server for Postgres with tools for index tuning, query plans, health checks, and safe SQL execution.

Key Features:

Database health checks including index, vacuum, replication, and cache analysis

Industrial-strength index tuning algorithms

EXPLAIN plan validation and hypothetical index simulation

1 0 3,267

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MCP Local WP

Runtime: npx

WordPress database access via Local by Flywheel. Execute read-only MySQL queries and inspect schema.

0 0 30

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Postgres

Runtime: npx

PostgreSQL MCP — query databases, inspect schemas, explain queries.

0 0

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Mysql MCP Server Pro

Runtime: uvx

MySQL MCP server with CRUD, anomaly analysis, role-based permissions, and extensible custom tools support.

Key Features:

Supports all MCP transfer modes: STDIO, SSE, Streamable HTTP

Role-based permissions: readonly, writer, admin

Multiple SQL statements execution separated by semicolons

2 0 248

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MCP Snowflake Server

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling SQL read/write and schema insight operations on Snowflake databases.

Key Features:

Read SQL queries via read_query tool

Write SQL queries and create tables with --allow-write

List databases, schemas, and tables

2 0 185

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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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NexQL Postgres MCP

Runtime: npx

Standalone Postgres MCP server — schema-aware, read-only by default, installable everywhere.

0 0

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Pgvector

Runtime: uvx

Similarity search, hybrid search, and index management for pgvector-backed PostgreSQL tables

0 0

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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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Best Alternatives to Pgmcp

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