GreptimeDB MCP Server vs Postgres MCP Pro

A side-by-side comparison of two Databases servers — tools, transport, auth, maintenance, and copy-paste config for each.

	GreptimeDB MCP Server Query and analyze GreptimeDB observability data (metrics, logs, traces) via SQL, TQL, and RANGE queries. Unverified stdio (local) No auth Python	Postgres MCP Pro Read/write Postgres access plus index tuning, EXPLAIN plans, and database health analysis for AI agents. Verified stdio (local) API key Python
Category	Databases	Databases
Language	Python	Python
Transport	stdio (local)	stdio (local)
Auth	None	API key
GitHub stars	28	2.9k
Last commit	10 days ago	3 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`pip install greptimedb-mcp-server`	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

Pick GreptimeDB MCP Server if you want zero-setup with no API key, and you need the broadest set of tools.

Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup.

Add GreptimeDB MCP Server

Install / run

pip install greptimedb-mcp-server

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "greptimedb-mcp-server": {
      "command": "greptimedb-mcp-server",
      "args": [
        "--host",
        "localhost",
        "--database",
        "public"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add Postgres MCP Pro

Install / run

uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postgres-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "DATABASE_URI",
        "crystaldba/postgres-mcp",
        "--access-mode=restricted"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URI": "postgresql://<user>:<password>@<host>:5432/<dbname>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Requires Docker to be installed and running.

FAQ

GreptimeDB MCP Server or Postgres MCP Pro — which is better?

Pick GreptimeDB MCP Server if you want zero-setup with no API key, and you need the broadest set of tools. Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup.

Can I use both GreptimeDB MCP Server and Postgres MCP Pro?

Yes — MCP clients let you enable multiple servers at once. Add both configs to your client's mcpServers and use whichever tool fits the task.

Do GreptimeDB MCP Server and Postgres MCP Pro work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?

Both do. Copy the per-client config below into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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