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MCP Toolbox for Databases vs DataNexa: catalog facts
MCP Toolbox for DatabasesDataNexa
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Free

Free to use.

Windows, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS
  • Gives MCP-capable agents and IDEs a standard route to databases
  • Self-hosted, so database credentials stay on your own infrastructure
  • Connects to multiple databases through one local service
  • Checks queries against read-only rules
  • Requires setup and an MCP-capable client
  • Aimed at developers rather than end users
  • Requires an MCP-compatible client
  • JDBC connections require a Java runtime and database driver
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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