PostgreSQL MCP Server vs Database MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the PostgreSQL MCP Server and Database MCP 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 PostgreSQL MCP Server when:

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

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Choose Database MCP when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	PostgreSQL MCP Server Databases	Database MCP Databases
Summary	Python MCP server for PostgreSQL database inspection and querying	MCP server for database connectivity. Multi-DB (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), 19 tools.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
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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": {
    "postgresql-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-postgresql-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "database-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cocaxcode/database-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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