Feature Comparison
Honest side-by-side. We highlight where Glama wins on scale and where we win on verification depth.
| Feature | My MCP Shelf | Glama |
|---|---|---|
| Total listed servers | 4,200+ | 10,000+ |
| Verified / security-scanned subset Glama lists broadly; we verify deeply. | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Unified recheck pipeline (weekly) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Automated execution test (handshake + tools) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Staleness scoring (last commit, issue velocity) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Green-hosting / data-residency checks | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Embedddable live status badges | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Agent-specific pages (Cursor, Claude, etc.) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Public JSON API + MCP server package Glama has an API; we also ship an installable MCP server. | ✓ Yes | ~ Partial |
| Remote-server section (SSE / WebSocket) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Auth method & token-lifecycle documentation | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Server install counts (real CLI telemetry) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Open-source directory code | ~ Partial | ~ Partial |
Common Questions
Should I use Glama or My MCP Shelf?
Use Glama when you want to discover everything that exists — it is the broadest index. Use My MCP Shelf when you want to choose servers that have passed automated security, activity, and execution tests. We are the filter, not the firehose.
Does Glama verify servers the same way?
As of July 2026, Glama does not publish a verification pipeline equivalent to our unified recheck (staleness + security + green + execution). Their value is coverage; ours is confidence.
Can I search both?
Absolutely. Many developers browse Glama for discovery, then cross-check our security grades and execution badges before installing.
Want verified servers, not just listed ones?
Browse servers that have passed our unified recheck pipeline — security scanned, execution tested, and graded for staleness.