Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
X402 API vs Extract
In-depth architectural comparison of the X402 API and Extract 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
X402 API
Finance & Fintech · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Extract
Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose X402 API if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Extract if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose X402 API 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).
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Choose Extract when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
X402 API Tools (0)
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Extract Tools (0)
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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).
X402 API Configuration
Extract Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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