mcp.run
mcp
Platform to discover, install, and run MCP servers and tools
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Head-to-head comparison
mcp.run vs Smithery
Compare mcp.run and Smithery side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.
Smithery
mcp
The Docker Hub of MCP: discover, install, and host thousands of MCP servers.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Feature comparison
Feature
mcp.run
Smithery
Category
mcp
mcp
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support
mcp.run pros and cons
Curated registry of MCP servers/servlets
Portable, sandboxed Wasm execution model
Dynamic reprogrammable MCP server for on-demand tools
Built by Dylibso, a WebAssembly specialist
Value depends on MCP ecosystem adoption
Wasm servlet model is a newer paradigm to learn
Registry breadth still maturing versus large directories
Smithery pros and cons
One of the largest MCP registries
Hosted endpoints remove local setup and dependency management
CLI makes local installation quick
Managed OAuth for hosted servers
Quality of long-tail community servers is inconsistent
Hosted execution and higher usage cost extra
Hosted-only for managed runtime; no self-hosting of the platform
Which one should you choose?
Best overall signal
mcp.run
Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.
Best value signal
mcp.run
Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.
Best for
mcp.run
- MCP tool distribution
- extending AI agents
- secure tool execution
- Developers building on MCP
- Teams distributing internal tools to agents
Smithery
- Discovering MCP servers
- Running hosted MCP endpoints without setup
- Developers discovering MCP servers
- People who want hosted endpoints with no setup
- Server authors distributing their work
FAQ
Is mcp.run better than Smithery?
It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.
Which tool has a free plan?
mcp.run and Smithery offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.