What is the key difference between Tollbooth X402 and Gateway?

Tollbooth X402 belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Gateway belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tollbooth X402 or Gateway in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Tollbooth X402 and Gateway free or paid?

Tollbooth X402 operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gateway operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tollbooth X402 lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. Gateway lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tollbooth X402 and Gateway together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Tollbooth X402 or Gateway in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Tollbooth X402 and Gateway free to use, or do they require API keys?

Tollbooth X402 is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Gateway operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Tollbooth X402 and Gateway at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tollbooth-x402 and gateway-2 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Tollbooth X402 has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Gateway holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tollbooth X402 vs Gateway

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tollbooth X402 and Gateway 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

Tollbooth X402

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Gateway

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tollbooth X402 if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Gateway if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Tollbooth X402 when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Tollbooth X402 Details

Choose Gateway when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Gateway Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tollbooth X402 Finance & Fintech	G Gateway Finance & Fintech
Summary	Discover, preview & self-verify 56 x402 pay-per-call finance/tax calculators for AI agents.	Async errands, artifact hosting, watches, memory + 15 calculators for AI agents. x402 on Base.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tollbooth X402 Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Gateway 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).

Tollbooth X402 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tollbooth-x402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tollbooth-x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gateway-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gateway-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Tollbooth X402 is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Gateway belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Tollbooth X402 when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Gateway when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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