What is the best alternative to Simbad?

The top-rated alternatives to Simbad in the Databases category include Mysql MCP Server, Genai Toolbox, Dbhub. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Simbad alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Simbad and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Simbad free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Simbad with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Databases• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Simbad

Looking for an alternative to Simbad? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Databases ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Target Reference Server

Simbad Overview

CDS SIMBAD — astronomical object database (~14M objects) via TAP/script

Specification Matrix: Simbad vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
S Simbad (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
Afgong Sqlite MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
MCP Server Jdbc	npx	No auth required	Free	196	—	Compare →
Dbmcp	npx	Free/None	Free	30	—	Compare →
MCP Snowflake Server	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	185	—	Compare →
Legion MCP	npx	Other	Free	94	—	Compare →
MCP Server Duckdb	npx	No auth required	Free	178	—	Compare →
Snowflake Labs MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	297	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Simbad Alternatives

Mysql MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Connects MCP clients to MySQL for SQL execution, schema inspection, and small table samples.

Key Features:

SQL execution with error handling

Schema metadata inspection

Bounded table sampling

3 0 1,381

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Genai Toolbox

Runtime: npx

Connects MCP-compatible agents and IDEs to databases through prebuilt or custom tools.

Key Features:

Prebuilt database tools

Custom YAML-defined tools

Multi-database source support

5 0 16,315

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Dbhub

Runtime: npx

Minimal Database MCP Server for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, MariaDB

0 0 3,469

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Afgong Sqlite MCP Server

Runtime: uvx

Explore your Messages SQLite database to browse tables and inspect schemas with ease. Run flexible…

0 0

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MCP Server Mysql

Runtime: npx

Connects AI clients to MySQL for schema inspection and SQL queries, with opt-in writes and configurable database access controls.

Key Features:

Read-only SQL access by default

Schema and column metadata resource

Opt-in insert, update, and delete permissions

3 0 2,104

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Bigquery MCP

Runtime: uvx

A SnowLeopardAI-managed MCP server that provides access to Google BigQuery data.

0 0 10

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MCP Server Jdbc

Runtime: npx

MCP server to query and modify any JDBC-compatible database via a JDBC URL.

Key Features:

Supports any JDBC-compatible database

Execute SQL queries

Perform insert, update, delete operations

2 0 196

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Dbmcp

Runtime: npx

Database MCP server for MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL & SQLite

1 0 30

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MCP Snowflake Server

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling SQL read/write and schema insight operations on Snowflake databases.

Key Features:

Read SQL queries via read_query tool

Write SQL queries and create tables with --allow-write

List databases, schemas, and tables

2 0 185

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Legion MCP

Runtime: npx

Query and inspect multiple database systems through one MCP interface with SQL, schema discovery, and database selection tools.

Key Features:

Multi-database connection support

SQL execution with markdown or JSON results

Schema and table inspection

5 0 94

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MCP Server Duckdb

Runtime: npx

MCP server enabling SQL query execution and schema inspection on DuckDB databases.

Key Features:

Single unified query tool accepting any DuckDB SQL statement

Supports read-only mode to prevent write operations

Automatic creation of database file and directories if missing

2 0 178

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Snowflake Labs MCP

Runtime: uvx

Verified

Deprecated MCP server for Snowflake enabling AI agents to query and manage structured/unstructured data with RBAC and SQL execution.

Key Features:

Support for Cortex Agent, Search, and Analyst services

Role-based access control with fine-grained CRUD permissions

Configurable SQL statement execution permissions

0 0 297

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Best Alternatives to Simbad

Simbad Overview

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