Smithery vs MCP.so
Both are mcp servers directories that accept AI tools and SaaS products. Here is how they compare on the things that decide where you submit: cost, link type, review time, traffic and authority. All figures come from our checks in October 2026.
| Attribute |  Smithery |  MCP.so |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | A · Top pick | A · Top pick |
| Score | 81/100 | 76/100 |
| Type | MCP servers directories | MCP servers directories |
| Focus | AI-specific | AI-specific |
| Cost to list | Free | Free, paid upgrades |
| Free listing | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | – | $39 |
| Billing | – | one-time |
| Link type | Dofollow (Confirmed) | Some listings (Confirmed) |
| Which plan gets the link | all listings | paid only |
| Badge required | Not stated | Not required |
| Time to get listed | Not stated | manual review (free) / immediate (Premium) |
| Launch format | Permanent listing | Permanent listing |
| Voting | – | – |
| Login needed | No | No |
| CAPTCHA | No | No |
| Monthly visitors | 1k–10k visits/mo | 10k–100k visits/mo |
| Authority | Authority 60–79 | Authority 60–79 |
| AI citations | 1–99 | 1–99 |
| Submit method | Online form | Online form |
Which should you pick?
- Smithery passes a followed link; MCP.so is some listings.
- MCP.so reaches more visitors (10k–100k visits/mo vs 1k–10k visits/mo).
- Our score: Smithery 81/100, MCP.so 76/100.
Smithery scores higher overall, but check the cost and link type against your priorities.
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Smithery: Free · 1k–10k visits/mo · 1–99 AI citations.MCP.so: $39 · 10k–100k visits/mo · 1–99 AI citations.
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