Skip to content
MCP Server Directory logo
developer-tools

Toolradar Mcp

MCP server to search, compare, and recommend software tools. 8,400+ tools with verified pricing, G2/Capterra ratings, and real alternatives. Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf.

Reviewed overview

MCP server overview

What is Toolradar MCP?

Toolradar MCP is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI agents access to Toolradar’s live database of 8,400+ software tools. It supplies verified, structured data (pricing updated weekly, G2/Capterra ratings, editorial scores, pros/cons, features, alternatives and funding data) so agents can search, compare, and recommend real tools without hallucinations.

How to use Toolradar MCP?

  • Run the MCP server locally or via npx with an API key: set the environment variable TOOLRADAR_API_KEY and run the package (example: TOOLRADAR_API_KEY=your_key npx -y toolradar-mcp).
  • Add the server to MCP-capable clients: Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, or any client that supports MCP servers.
  • Optionally call the underlying REST API directly using the Authorization Bearer key (endpoint defaults to https://toolradar.com/api/v1).
  • Get a free API key (100 calls/day) from the Toolradar dashboard to start testing.

Key features

  • Live database of 8,400+ software tools with verified pricing and weekly updates
  • Aggregated review scores (G2, Capterra) and editorial scores (0–100)
  • Structured tool details: TL;DR, features list, pros/cons, pricing tiers, alternatives, funding info
  • 6 MCP endpoints: search_tools, get_tool, compare_tools, get_alternatives, get_pricing, list_categories
  • Works out-of-the-box with Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline and other MCP clients
  • Thin MCP client over a REST API with example curl usage and full docs
  • MIT license

Use cases

  1. Have an AI agent find the best free project management tools or recommend a CRM for a small startup within a budget.
  2. Compare specific products (e.g., Notion vs ClickUp vs Asana) with real pricing and review scores.
  3. Lookup up-to-date pricing tiers for Figma or other SaaS products.
  4. Discover real alternatives to a given tool (not just same-category guesses).
  5. Integrate tool discovery and recommendation into chat/agent workflows, internal procurement bots, or product research tools.

FAQ

  • How do I get an API key? Visit the Toolradar dashboard and generate a free key (free tier = 100 calls/day).

  • What are the rate limits? Free tier: 100 API calls/day (resets at midnight UTC). Contact Toolradar for higher limits.

  • Which MCP clients are supported? Officially tested with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and any MCP-capable client.

  • Why use Toolradar instead of asking an LLM directly? LLMs often hallucinate pricing, miss new tools, and produce unverifiable comparisons. Toolradar provides verified, structured data updated weekly/daily.

  • How do I run it locally? Use npx -y toolradar-mcp with TOOLRADAR_API_KEY set, or add the server entry to your MCP client configuration.

  • Can I call the REST API directly? Yes. The MCP server is a thin client over the REST API; full docs and endpoints are available in the Toolradar docs.