When should I use Supabase MCP server over Neon Postgres?

Use Supabase when you need manage supabase projects — database, auth, storage, and edge functions. For Neon Postgres, it is best suited for serverless postgresql with branching, point-in-time restore, and autoscaling.

How many tools do Supabase and Neon Postgres provide?

Supabase provides 5 tools (list_projects, execute_sql, list_tables...), while Neon Postgres provides 4 tools (list_projects, create_branch, run_sql...).

Do both servers work with Claude Desktop and Cursor?

Yes, both Supabase and Neon Postgres MCP servers support standard stdio transport and can be configured in Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, and Windsurf.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Supabase vs Neon Postgres MCP Server

Compare features, tool counts, installation requirements, and configuration formats to choose the right integration for your AI agent.

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Supabase

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Manage Supabase projects — database, auth, storage, and edge functions.

$ npx -y @supabase/mcp-server-supabase

Tools: 5

Env Vars Required: 1

Neon Postgres

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Serverless PostgreSQL with branching, point-in-time restore, and autoscaling.

$ npx -y @neondatabase/mcp-server-neon

Tools: 4

Env Vars Required: 1

Feature Matrix

Package / Binary	@supabase/mcp-server-supabase	@neondatabase/mcp-server-neon
Category	databases	databases
Transports	stdio	stdio
Total Tools	5 tools	4 tools
Tools List	list_projectsexecute_sqllist_tablesapply_migrationlist_edge_functions	list_projectscreate_branchrun_sqllist_databases
Environment Variables	SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN	NEON_API_KEY

Supabase vs Neon Postgres MCP Server

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