Postgres MCP Pro vs Query | Supabase MCP Server

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

	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	Query \| Supabase MCP Server Safely run SQL, manage schema, call the Supabase Management API & Auth Admin from your IDE — with built-in safety controls. Unverified stdio (local) API key Python
Category	Databases	Databases
Language	Python	Python
Transport	stdio (local)	stdio (local)
Auth	API key	API key
GitHub stars	2.9k	826
Last commit	5 months ago	2 months ago
Verified
Actively maintained
Install	`uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted`	`pipx install supabase-mcp-server`
Repo	Open	Open

Verdict

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

Pick Query | Supabase MCP Server if you need the broadest set of tools.

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.

Add Query | Supabase MCP Server

Install / run

pipx install supabase-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "query-supabase-mcp-server": {
      "command": "/full/path/to/supabase-mcp-server",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "QUERY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "SUPABASE_PROJECT_REF": "your-project-ref",
        "SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD": "your-db-password",
        "SUPABASE_REGION": "us-east-1",
        "SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-access-token",
        "SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY": "your-service-role-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Postgres MCP Pro or Query | Supabase MCP Server — which is better?

Pick Postgres MCP Pro if you prefer the more popular, battle-tested option, and you want a verified, documented setup. Pick Query | Supabase MCP Server if you need the broadest set of tools.

Can I use both Postgres MCP Pro and Query | Supabase MCP Server?

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 Postgres MCP Pro and Query | Supabase MCP Server work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?

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

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