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mcp.ad vs Smithery

Provides a registry for finding and hosting MCP servers, whereas MCP.Ad is just a domain name.

Which to pick

Pick mcp.ad if you want…

  • Brand-ready domain for MCP ecosystem

Pick Smithery if you want…

  • Managed MCP server registry
  • A free plan to start with (Hobby)

Side by side

What it is
mcp.ad:MCP.Ad is a premium 3-letter .ad domain for brands building Model Context Protocol (MCP) AI integration 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
mcp.ad:Brand-ready domain for MCP ecosystem
Smithery:Managed MCP server registry
Who it’s for
mcp.ad:Companies and developers creating MCP-compatible servers, agents, or marketplaces.
Smithery:Developers building AI agents that need easy access to MCP tools and services
Pricing
mcp.ad:Paid
Smithery:Freemium
Plans
mcp.ad:—
Smithery:Hobby Free · Pay as you Go $10/mo per month
Works with
mcp.ad:Claude, ChatGPT, VS Code, Cursor
Smithery:—

mcp.ad features

  • Verified ownership. Domain ownership is confirmed and displayed on the listing.
  • Fast domain transfer. Most transfers complete within hours, many under one hour.
  • Flexible payment options. Accepts credit card, crypto, wire transfer and other methods.
  • Lease-to-Own plan. Pay $2,845 over 36 months with $2,500 down, then gain full ownership.
  • Brand-ready identity. Combines “MCP” with the .Ad extension for a memorable AI-integration brand.
  • Purchase protection. Funds are held until transfer is complete; 100 % refund if transfer fails.

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.

mcp.ad vs Smithery FAQ

Is mcp.ad or Smithery free?+

mcp.ad is paid. Smithery has a free plan (Hobby); paid plans start at $10/month (Pay as you Go).

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mcp.ad

1 upvote · Launched on DevHunt on Apr 1, 2025

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