Unyly vs Smithery — Which MCP Marketplace Is Right? (2026)
Smithery is a solid MCP catalog focused on managed hosting. Unyly is broader: 115,000+ aggregated MCPs across all sources, deeper search, security scans, version pinning, free tier with one-click install — and our catalog includes Smithery's entries plus more.
| Feature | Unyly | Smithery | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog size | 115,000+ MCPs | ~7,000 MCPs | Unyly |
| Sources aggregated | Official Registry + npm + Smithery + Glama + PulseMCP | Own catalog only | Unyly |
| Semantic search | Yes — AI-powered, multilingual | Keyword only | Unyly |
| Security scans | Auto — leaked secrets + suspicious deps | Manual review for featured only | Unyly |
| One-click install | Claude Desktop · Code · Cursor · VS Code | Claude Desktop · Cursor | Unyly |
| Hosted MCP runners | Yes — request via UI | Yes — paid plans | tie |
| Version pinning | Yes — update notifications | Limited | Unyly |
| Pricing | Free · Pro $12/mo for advanced features | Free tier + paid hosting | tie |
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FAQ
Can I use Unyly and Smithery together?▸
Yes — Unyly's catalog includes Smithery entries. You can install via Unyly and the MCPs will work the same way.
Does Unyly mirror Smithery?▸
We index public Smithery metadata as part of our aggregation, like we do for npm/Glama/PulseMCP. The MCPs themselves run from their original sources — we don't re-host them.
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