Salesforce vs Pipedrive MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Salesforce and Pipedrive MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Salesforce for customer data platforms work as a local process; choose Pipedrive MCP Server for customer data platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Salesforce when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
sf_query, sf_get_record, sf_search.
Choose Pipedrive MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
PIPEDRIVE_API_KEY, PIPEDRIVE_MODE, PIPEDRIVE_ENABLE_DESTRUCTIVE, PIPEDRIVE_IMAGE_BASE_DIR. - You want tools like
pipedrive_list_deals, pipedrive_get_deal, pipedrive_create_deal.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Customer Data Platforms | Customer Data Platforms |
| Quality signal | 49/100 · Fair | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | PIPEDRIVE_API_KEYPIPEDRIVE_MODEPIPEDRIVE_ENABLE_DESTRUCTIVEPIPEDRIVE_IMAGE_BASE_DIR |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 10 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 8 | 123 |
| Full listing | View Salesforce | View Pipedrive MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Salesforce tools 8
sf_queryQuery Salesforce records using SOQL. Returns matching records with all requested fields. Use sf_describe first to learn available fields for your object.sf_get_recordFetch a single Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact', 'Opportunity') and record ID. Returns all fields.sf_searchSearch across Salesforce objects by keyword. Returns matching records from multiple object types like Accounts, Contacts, Leads. Use for broad keyword searches.sf_describeGet schema details for a Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account'). Returns field names, types, relationships, and metadata. Use before querying to understand available fields.sf_list_objectsList all SObject types available in your Salesforce org. Returns object names and labels. Use to discover queryable objects.sf_create_recordCreate a new Salesforce record. Specify object type (e.g., 'Contact') and field values. Returns the new record ID.sf_update_recordUpdate an existing Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type and field values to change. Returns success status.sf_delete_recordDelete a Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type and record ID. Returns success status.
Pipedrive MCP Server tools 123
pipedrive_list_dealsList deals from Pipedrive with optional filtering by owner, person, organization, pipeline, stage, or status. Returns paginated results.pipedrive_get_dealGet detailed information about a specific deal by ID, including all standard and custom fields.pipedrive_create_dealCreate a new deal in Pipedrive. Only title is required; all other fields are optional.pipedrive_update_dealUpdate an existing deal in Pipedrive. Specify the deal ID and any fields to update.pipedrive_search_dealsSearch for deals by text in title. Supports fuzzy matching by default.pipedrive_list_deal_followersList all followers for a deal.pipedrive_add_deal_followerAdd a follower to a deal.pipedrive_get_deal_followers_changelogGet the followers changelog for a deal.pipedrive_list_deal_productsList line-item products attached to a deal. Returns paginated results.pipedrive_add_deal_productAttach a single product as a line item to a deal.pipedrive_update_deal_productUpdate a line-item product attached to a deal. All body fields optional.pipedrive_bulk_add_deal_productsBulk-add up to 100 line-item products to a deal in one request.- +111 more on the listing page
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.
Salesforce
{
"mcpServers": {
"salesforce-2": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-salesforce"
]
}
}
}
Pipedrive MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"ckalima-pipedrive-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ckalima/pipedrive-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"PIPEDRIVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_PIPEDRIVE_API_KEY_HERE",
"PIPEDRIVE_MODE": "YOUR_PIPEDRIVE_MODE_HERE",
"PIPEDRIVE_ENABLE_DESTRUCTIVE": "YOUR_PIPEDRIVE_ENABLE_DESTRUCTIVE_HERE",
"PIPEDRIVE_IMAGE_BASE_DIR": "YOUR_PIPEDRIVE_IMAGE_BASE_DIR_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Salesforce is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pipedrive MCP Server belongs to Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Salesforce for customer data platforms work and Pipedrive MCP Server for customer data platforms.
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.
Salesforce has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Pipedrive MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: api key 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 salesforce-2 and ckalima-pipedrive-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Salesforce has a quality signal of 49/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Pipedrive MCP Server has 67/100 (Great) with 5 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars.