Feature Comparison
Honest side-by-side. We highlight where mcp.so wins on scale and where we win on verification depth.
| Feature | My MCP Shelf | mcp.so |
|---|---|---|
| Total listed servers | 4,200+ | Large index |
| Verified security-scanned subset | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Weekly recheck pipeline | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Execution test (handshake + tool calls) | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Staleness scoring | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Green hosting checks | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Public feed (RSS / JSON) Both have feeds; ours includes security flags. | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Remote server auth taxonomy mcp.so lists remote servers; we document auth method and token lifecycle. | ✓ Yes | ~ Partial |
| Uptime & TLS monitoring | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Embedddable live badges | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Agent-specific pages | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Installable MCP server package | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| llms.txt for AI agents | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Common Questions
mcp.so has a feed — how is yours different?
Our feed includes security-flag events and newly verified servers, not just new listings. It is designed for monitoring tools and security newsletters, not just human readers.
Which directory loads faster?
mcp.so is intentionally minimal and loads very quickly. We trade a small amount of page weight for security grades, execution badges, and per-server detail that mcp.so does not surface.
Can I use both directories?
Yes. mcp.so is great for quick lookups. Use My MCP Shelf when you need to evaluate trustworthiness before adding a server to a production agent.
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