Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Xero vs Quicken Mac MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Xero and Quicken Mac MCP 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
Xero
Finance & Fintech · Local stdio
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Quicken Mac MCP
Finance & Fintech · Local stdio
Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Xero if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Quicken Mac MCP 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?
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Choose Xero 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).
- Primary tools included: list_organisations, list_invoices, list_contacts.
Choose Quicken Mac MCP 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).
- Primary tools included: list_accounts, list_categories, query_transactions.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Xero Tools (5)
list_organisations
List the Xero organisations (tenants) the connected account can access, with tenant id, name, and type. Xero accounting is multi-tenant — use this first to discover the tenant_id for a specific organisation, then pass it to the other accounting tools to target that org.
list_invoices
List invoices and bills from a Xero accounting organisation. Returns compact invoice summaries (number, type, status, contact, dates, total, amount due, currency) for bookkeeping, accounts-receivable, and accounts-payable review. Supports Xero filter expressions and pagination.
list_contacts
List contacts (customers and suppliers) from a Xero accounting organisation. Returns name, email, status, and customer/supplier flags. Use for accounting, bookkeeping, and accounts-receivable/payable workflows. Supports Xero filter expressions and pagination.
get_profit_and_loss
Get the Profit and Loss (income statement) financial report from a Xero accounting organisation for an optional date range. Returns the structured Xero report (report name, date, and row sections covering revenue, expenses, and net profit). Use for financial reporting and bookkeeping analysis.
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).
Xero Configuration
Quicken Mac MCP Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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