Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MCP Server Qdrant vs Redis MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Qdrant and Redis 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
MCP Server Qdrant
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 80/100 (Excellent) | Auth: API Key required
Redis MCP
Databases · Local stdio
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Qdrant if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Redis MCP if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose MCP Server Qdrant when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
QDRANT_URL, QDRANT_API_KEY, QDRANT_LOCAL_PATH, COLLECTION_NAME, EMBEDDING_PROVIDER, EMBEDDING_MODEL, QDRANT_SEARCH_LIMIT, QDRANT_READ_ONLY. - Primary tools included: information, metadata, collection_name.
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Choose Redis 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MCP Server Qdrant Tools (4)
information
metadata
collection_name
query
Redis MCP Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
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).
MCP Server Qdrant Configuration
Redis MCP Configuration