Databases. Jun 8, 2026

Best MCP servers for databases.

We personally install and test each MCP server for databases.3 servers tested with MCP SDK 1.0.0. Real scores, no vendor influence.

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Tested with MCP SDK 1.0.0

Tests ran on macOS with Node.js v25.7.0. Tasks: list tables, describe table, query, sample, schema. We rerun the benchmark every two weeks. Last updated: June 8, 2026.

Side-by-side

RankServerMakerToolsPass RateLatencyPricingAuth
1
SQLite MCP logoLocalSQLite MCP
100% Pass 🏆Free to Test 🆓Fast ⚡Tested 📅
jparkerweb8 tools found
100%(5 tasks)
2ms p50FreeInstall →
2
PostgreSQL MCP logoLocalPostgreSQL MCP
0% Pass ❌Free to Test 🆓Tested 📅
kristofer84Could not discover tools
0%(5 tasks)
FreeInstall →
3
Redis MCP logoLocalRedis MCP
0% Pass ❌Free to Test 🆓Tested 📅
itapi6 tools found
0%(5 tasks)
11.0s p50FreeInstall →

Ranked and reviewed

#1SQLite MCP logoProduction Ready
100% Pass 🏆Free to Test 🆓Fast ⚡Tested 📅

SQLite MCP

jparkerweb
100% (5/5 tasks)
Reliability
Free
Pricing

File-based SQL database. Zero setup, zero server process. Perfect for local prototyping, caching, and small datasets. The simplest database MCP server to get running.

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Pros
  • +Server starts successfully
  • +Tools are discoverable
Cons
    Best for:Local prototyping, caching, small datasets, offline-first apps
    One-click install
    Claude Desktop
    {"mcpServers": {"sqlite": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-sqlite@latest"], "env": {"SQLITE_DB_PATH": "/path/to/your.db"}}}}
    Cursor
    {"mcpServers": {"sqlite": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-sqlite@latest"], "env": {"SQLITE_DB_PATH": "/path/to/your.db"}}}}
    VS Code
    // .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "sqlite": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-sqlite@latest"],
      "env": {
        "SQLITE_DB_PATH": "/path/to/your.db"
      }
    }
  }
}
    Install SQLite
    #2PostgreSQL MCP logo
    0% Pass ❌Free to Test 🆓Tested 📅

    PostgreSQL MCP

    kristofer84
    0% (0/0 tasks)
    Reliability
    Free
    Pricing

    Full-featured PostgreSQL MCP server. Supports schema introspection, queries, updates, and deletes. Requires a running PostgreSQL instance.

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    Pros
    • +Package installs successfully
    Cons
    • −Requires configuration/credentials
    • −Could not evaluate without setup
    Best for:Production apps, complex queries, multi-user systems, data warehousing
    One-click install
    Claude Desktop
    {"mcpServers": {"postgres": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-postgres@latest"], "env": {"DB_HOST": "localhost", "DB_PORT": "5432", "DB_USER": "your_user", "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password", "DB_NAME": "your_database", "DB_SSL_MODE": "disable"}}}}
    Cursor
    {"mcpServers": {"postgres": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-postgres@latest"], "env": {"DB_HOST": "localhost", "DB_PORT": "5432", "DB_USER": "your_user", "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password", "DB_NAME": "your_database", "DB_SSL_MODE": "disable"}}}}
    VS Code
    // .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "postgres": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-postgres@latest"],
      "env": {
        "DB_HOST": "localhost",
        "DB_PORT": "5432",
        "DB_USER": "your_user",
        "DB_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "DB_NAME": "your_database",
        "DB_SSL_MODE": "disable"
      }
    }
  }
}
    Install PostgreSQL
    #3Redis MCP logo
    0% Pass ❌Free to Test 🆓Tested 📅

    Redis MCP

    itapi
    0% (0/5 tasks)
    Reliability
    Free
    Pricing

    In-memory data store with key-value operations. Lightning fast for caching, sessions, and real-time data. Requires a running Redis server.

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    Pros
    • +Package installs successfully
    Cons
    • −Some tasks failed testing
    Best for:Caching, session storage, real-time leaderboards, message queuing
    One-click install
    Claude Desktop
    {"mcpServers": {"redis": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-redis@latest"]}}}
    Cursor
    {"mcpServers": {"redis": {"command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-redis@latest"]}}}
    VS Code
    // .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "redis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-redis@latest"]
    }
  }
}
    Install Redis

    Questions

    What is an MCP database server?

    An MCP database server lets your AI assistant query, update, and inspect databases through the Model Context Protocol. It bridges LLMs with PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, and other data stores.

    How do I install a database MCP server?

    Most database MCP servers install via npx. You provide connection details (host, port, database name) as environment variables. We include install commands and configuration snippets for Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code in each review.

    Is SQLite MCP better than PostgreSQL MCP?

    SQLite MCP requires zero server setup, just a file path. PostgreSQL MCP connects to a running Postgres instance and supports schema introspection. Choose SQLite for local prototyping; PostgreSQL for production apps.

    How often are these benchmarks updated?

    We rerun the full benchmark every two weeks. Updates are published as testing completes. Subscribe to the changelog for updates.

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    MCP Select is an independent editorial project in development. We do not accept payment for placement. Some links may be affiliate links. Rankings are based on our own testing when available. Our methodology is being documented on GitHub for verification.

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