Should you pick Postgres MCP Pro or Supabase MCP?
Postgres MCP Pro and Supabase MCP are alternatives for the same job. Most setups run one, not both.
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Postgres MCP Pro vs Supabase MCP
Postgres MCP Pro and Supabase MCP are alternatives for the same job. Most setups run one, not both.
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Postgres MCP Pro
MCP server · MCP servers
Free
Query plans, index tuning, and safe SQL for your database
3,268 stars+104 (30d)800,928 downloads/mo0 listings
as of 2026-09-05
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Supabase MCP
MCP server · MCP servers
Free
Query and migrate your database from the agent
2,889 stars+41 (30d)440,577 downloads/mo0 listings
as of 2026-09-05
Quick answer
Postgres MCP Pro and Supabase MCP are alternatives for the same job. Most setups run one, not both. Postgres MCP Pro: Query plans, index tuning, and safe SQL for your database. Supabase MCP: Query and migrate your database from the agent. Postgres MCP Pro has 3,268 GitHub stars. Supabase MCP has 2,889 GitHub stars.
Install
Postgres MCP Pro
Claude Code
claude mcp add postgres -e DATABASE_URI=<connection-string> -- uvx postgres-mcp --access-mode=restricted
Cursor (mcp.json)
"postgres": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["postgres-mcp", "--access-mode=restricted"], "env": { "DATABASE_URI": "<connection-string>" } }Needs uv/uvx installed and a Postgres connection string. --access-mode=unrestricted allows writes; restricted is read-only.
Supabase MCP
Claude Code
claude mcp add supabase -e SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN=<token> -- npx -y @supabase/mcp-server-supabase@latest --read-only --project-ref=<project-ref>
Cursor (mcp.json)
"supabase": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@supabase/mcp-server-supabase@latest", "--read-only", "--project-ref=<project-ref>"], "env": { "SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<token>" } }Needs a Supabase personal access token. Drop --read-only only once you actually want the agent applying migrations.
Postgres MCP Pro vs Supabase MCP FAQ
What is Postgres MCP Pro?
Query plans, index tuning, and safe SQL for your database. It is a MCP server, categorized as mcp servers.
What is Supabase MCP?
Query and migrate your database from the agent. It is a MCP server, categorized as mcp servers.
Are Postgres MCP Pro and Supabase MCP free?
Yes. Both are free.
Which has more adoption, Postgres MCP Pro or Supabase MCP?
Postgres MCP Pro, at 3,268 GitHub stars against 2,889, as of 2026-09-05.
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