PubFi MCP vs Tollbooth X402

A side-by-side look at the PubFi MCP and Tollbooth X402 MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

PubFi MCP logoPubFi MCPFinance & Fintech · Local subprocess (stdio)Route crypto data needs through PubFi capability and gateway tools.44FairAuth: not declaredTollbooth X402 logoTollbooth X402Finance & Fintech · Local subprocess (stdio)Discover, preview & self-verify 56 x402 pay-per-call finance/tax calculators for AI agents.53GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose PubFi MCP for finance & fintech work as a local process; choose Tollbooth X402 for finance & fintech as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

PubFi MCP logoChoose PubFi MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
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Tollbooth X402 logoChoose Tollbooth X402 when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like tollbooth_catalog, tollbooth_preview, tollbooth_verify_hash.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecPubFi MCP logoPubFi MCPTollbooth X402 logoTollbooth X402
CategoryFinance & FintechFinance & Fintech
Quality signal44/100 · Fair53/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars00
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listed4

Tools & capabilities

PubFi MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Tollbooth X402 tools 4

  • tollbooth_catalog
  • tollbooth_preview
  • tollbooth_verify_hash
  • tollbooth_how_to_pay

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

PubFi MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pubfi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mint@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tollbooth X402

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tollbooth-x402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tollbooth-x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

PubFi MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Tollbooth X402 belongs to Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick PubFi MCP for finance & fintech work and Tollbooth X402 for finance & fintech.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

PubFi MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Tollbooth X402 is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add pubfi-mcp and tollbooth-x402 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, PubFi MCP has a quality signal of 44/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Tollbooth X402 has 53/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.