What is the best alternative to SQL MCP Server?

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

How do SQL MCP Server alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

SQL MCP Server 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 SQL MCP Server 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 SQL MCP Server 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 SQL MCP Server

Looking for an alternative to SQL MCP Server? 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

SQL MCP Server Overview

Controlled SQL access gateway with policy, cost limits, tenant isolation, and safe tools.

Specification Matrix: SQL MCP Server vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
SQL MCP Server (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
QueryPilot	uvx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Bigquery MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
Mysql MCP Server	uvx	Other	Free	1,381	—	Compare →
Genai Toolbox	npx	Other	Free	16,315	—	Compare →
MCP Server Mysql	npx	Other	Free	2,104	—	Compare →
M Midplane	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
Shrike Security	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
Dbhub	npx	Free/None	Free	3,469	—	Compare →
Legion MCP	npx	Other	Free	94	—	Compare →
Postgres MCP	uvx	API key	Free	3,267	—	Compare →
Copilot Datagate	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Mysql Server	npx	Other	Free	168	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of SQL MCP Server Alternatives

QueryPilot

Runtime: uvx

Safe SQL gateway for AI agents: SELECT-only validation, access policies, masking, audit trail, evals

0 0 1

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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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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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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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Midplane

Runtime: npx

Safe-by-default SQL guardrails for AI agents: AST-checked queries, per-table policy, audit log.

0 0 4

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Shrike Security

Runtime: npx

AI agent security scanner — prompt injection detection, SQL injection, PII isolation, threat intel.

1 0 2

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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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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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Postgres MCP

Runtime: uvx

MCP server for Postgres with tools for index tuning, query plans, health checks, and safe SQL execution.

Key Features:

Database health checks including index, vacuum, replication, and cache analysis

Industrial-strength index tuning algorithms

EXPLAIN plan validation and hypothetical index simulation

1 0 3,267

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Copilot Datagate

Runtime: npx

Policy-driven, read-only MCP server for safe database access from AI tools.

0 0

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MCP Mysql Server

Runtime: npx

Connects MCP clients to MySQL for parameterized queries, data changes, table listing, and schema inspection.

Key Features:

Parameterized SELECT queries

INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE execution

Table listing and schema inspection

5 0 168

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Best Alternatives to SQL MCP Server

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