Looking for an alternative to Anki MCP? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Other Tools and Integrations ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.
ujisati/anki-mcp MCP server connects an MCP client to a local Anki desktop collection through the AnkiConnect add-on. It exposes tools for inspecting and changing decks, notes, cards, and note-type metadata, including searches, note creation, tagging, card suspension, and deck management. Run it when an agent needs to read or maintain Anki content while Anki and AnkiConnect are available on the same machine. The server uses a local MCP process and typically communicates with AnkiConnect at http://127.0.0.1:8765.
Direct comparison of key metrics, runtimes, authentication methods, and community popularity.
| Server Name | Runtime | Auth | Pricing | GitHub Stars | Downloads | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Free/None | Free | 7 | — | Current | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 503 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 91,086 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 90,999 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 90,999 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 90,999 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Free | 148 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Bring your own API key (usage-based cost) | 920 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Free | 173 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 91,012 | — | Compare → | |
| uvx | No auth required | Free | 52 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Bring your own API key (usage-based cost) | 9,560 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Bring your own API key (usage-based cost) | 63 | — | Compare → |