Pipedream vs PutRoots

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pipedream and PutRoots MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Pipedream when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
• Primary tools included: Access to 2,500 APIs and 8,000+ prebuilt tools, Event-driven workflow triggers, Prebuilt actions across connected applications.

Explore Pipedream Details

P

Choose PutRoots when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore PutRoots Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pipedream PipedreamHQ Developer Tools	P PutRoots Developer Tools
Summary	Connect with 2,500 APIs with 8,000+ prebuilt tools, and manage servers for your users, in your own app.	SF move agent: rentals with sources, no-SSN banking routes, and your move plan and drafts.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipedreamhq-pipedream": {
      "url": "https://pipedream.com/docs/api/sse/"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "putroots": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "putroots"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Related MCP Server Comparisons