Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MCP Server vs MCP Geo
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and MCP Geo 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
Location Services · Local stdio
Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
MCP Geo
Location Services · Local stdio
Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Location Services tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Geo if your workspace requires Location Services 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 when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
- You have access to required keys:
STHAN_API_KEY. - Primary tools included: sthan_verify_address, sthan_parse_address, sthan_autocomplete_address.
Choose MCP Geo when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
GEOCODER_PROVIDER, NOMINATIM_URL, SCHEME, ARC_USERNAME, ARC_PASSWORD, BING_API_KEY. - Primary tools included: .
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MCP Server Tools (8)
sthan_verify_address
Verify a US address is real and deliverable. Returns standardized format, ZIP+4, DPV, residential/commercial.
sthan_parse_address
Parse freeform US address text into structured components (street number, name, type, direction, unit, city, state, zip).
sthan_autocomplete_address
Suggest complete US addresses from partial input. Sub-100ms.
sthan_autocomplete_city
Suggest US cities from partial input, with state code.
sthan_autocomplete_zipcode
Suggest US ZIP codes from partial input.
sthan_geocode
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 Configuration
MCP Geo Configuration