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Add AI Directory vs Smithery
Smithery is a registry focused on MCP servers, while Add AI Directory lists a broader range of AI agents.
Which to pick
Pick Add AI Directory if you want…
- AI agent discovery and comparison
Pick Smithery if you want…
- Managed MCP server registry
Side by side
- What it is
- Add AI Directory:Add AI Directory is an online catalog that lets users discover, compare, and submit AI agents and tools.
- Smithery:Smithery is a registry and hosting platform for MCP servers that lets AI agents connect to tools with built-in auth, credentials and session management.
- Best for
- Add AI Directory:AI agent discovery and comparison
- Smithery:Managed MCP server registry
- Who it’s for
- Add AI Directory:Developers, product teams, and businesses looking for AI agents.
- Smithery:Developers building AI agents that need easy access to MCP tools and services
- Pricing
- Add AI Directory:Freemium
- Smithery:Freemium
- Plans
- Add AI Directory:—
- Smithery:Hobby Free · Pay as you Go $10/mo per month
Add AI Directory features
- Agent catalog. Browse a curated list of AI agents across categories.
- Search & filter. Find agents by function, pricing model, or popularity.
- Trending insights. See which agents are gaining traction each week.
- Submit your agent. Businesses can add and promote their own AI agents on the platform.
- Free & paid tags. Each listing shows whether the agent offers free, paid, or both options.
- Newsletter subscription. Join 1000+ enthusiasts to receive updates on new agents.
Smithery features
- MCP Server Registry. Find and list MCP servers for agents to discover and use.
- Hosted MCP Servers. Host your own MCP server with built-in management.
- Managed OAuth. Provides OAuth handling without requiring developers to manage keys.
- Persistent Connections. Keeps agent sessions alive for continuous interactions.
- RPC Quotas. Offers tiered RPC limits (50K free, 100K paid) for API calls.
- Namespace Support. Supports multiple namespaces for organizing tools.
Add AI Directory vs Smithery FAQ
Is Add AI Directory or Smithery free?+
Add AI Directory has a free plan and paid plans. Smithery has a free plan (Hobby); paid plans start at $10/month (Pay as you Go).
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