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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $25/mo |
| Capabilities | 8 decomposed | 15 decomposed |
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Exposes Mapbox Geocoding API as an MCP tool resource, allowing LLM agents and MCP clients to perform forward and reverse geocoding operations through standardized MCP tool calling conventions. Implements schema-based function definitions that map to Mapbox REST endpoints, handling authentication via Mapbox API keys and serializing geographic query parameters into structured requests.
Unique: Provides native MCP protocol binding to Mapbox Geocoding API with schema-based tool definitions, eliminating the need for custom HTTP client code and enabling seamless integration into MCP-compatible agent frameworks
vs alternatives: Simpler than building custom Mapbox API clients because it uses MCP's standardized tool-calling interface, and more flexible than hardcoded geocoding because it exposes full Mapbox API parameters through the MCP schema
Generates static map images through the Mapbox Static Images API, exposed as an MCP tool that accepts map styling parameters (center coordinates, zoom level, markers, overlays) and returns PNG/JPEG image URLs. Handles parameter serialization for Mapbox's query string API, manages image dimensions and quality settings, and supports custom styling through Mapbox style IDs.
Unique: Wraps Mapbox Static Images API as an MCP tool with parameter validation and style management, allowing LLM agents to generate map images through natural language descriptions that are translated to Mapbox API parameters
vs alternatives: Lighter-weight than Mapbox GL JS for server-side map generation because it uses pre-rendered static images instead of browser rendering, and more flexible than hardcoded map templates because it exposes full styling and marker parameters
Exposes Mapbox Directions API as an MCP tool, enabling route calculation between multiple waypoints with support for different routing profiles (driving, walking, cycling). Implements parameter handling for route optimization, turn-by-turn instructions, alternative routes, and traffic-aware routing. Returns structured route geometry, distance/duration estimates, and maneuver-level instructions.
Unique: Provides MCP-native access to Mapbox Directions API with support for multi-waypoint optimization and traffic-aware routing, allowing agents to reason about route selection through structured turn-by-turn instruction data
vs alternatives: More integrated than calling Mapbox REST API directly because it uses MCP's tool schema for parameter validation, and more flexible than hardcoded routing because it exposes profile selection and alternative route comparison
Exposes Mapbox Matrix API as an MCP tool to compute distance and duration matrices between multiple origin and destination points. Calculates all pairwise distances/durations in a single API call, supporting different routing profiles and returning structured matrices suitable for optimization algorithms. Handles coordinate batching and response parsing for use in agent-driven logistics or scheduling tasks.
Unique: Wraps Mapbox Matrix API as an MCP tool with automatic coordinate batching and matrix parsing, enabling agents to feed distance/duration data directly into optimization algorithms without custom API integration
vs alternatives: More efficient than calling Directions API repeatedly because it computes all pairwise distances in one request, and more accessible than building custom optimization code because it exposes matrix data through MCP's standard tool interface
Exposes Mapbox Isochrone API as an MCP tool to generate reachability polygons showing areas reachable within specified time or distance thresholds from a given point. Returns GeoJSON polygons representing service areas, useful for location analysis, coverage planning, and accessibility assessment. Supports multiple routing profiles and contour levels.
Unique: Provides MCP-native isochrone generation with GeoJSON output, allowing agents to analyze service areas and accessibility without custom polygon rendering or spatial analysis code
vs alternatives: More integrated than calling Mapbox Isochrone API directly because it handles GeoJSON parsing and contour management, and more flexible than static service area maps because it generates dynamic polygons based on routing profiles and time thresholds
Implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specification, exposing Mapbox APIs as standardized MCP tools and resources. Handles MCP message routing, schema validation, authentication token management, and error handling. Supports both stdio and HTTP transport mechanisms for client communication, enabling integration with MCP-compatible LLM agents and applications.
Unique: Implements the MCP server specification for Mapbox, providing standardized tool schemas and protocol handling that eliminates custom API client code and enables seamless integration with any MCP-compatible agent framework
vs alternatives: More standardized than custom REST API wrappers because it uses the MCP protocol specification, and more flexible than hardcoded integrations because it supports multiple transport mechanisms and tool composition
Exposes Mapbox Search API (formerly Mapbox Places) as an MCP tool for forward and reverse geocoding with enhanced place discovery. Supports searching for businesses, landmarks, and addresses with fuzzy matching and proximity bias. Returns structured place results with metadata including place types, categories, and contact information where available.
Unique: Provides MCP-native place search with fuzzy matching and proximity bias, allowing agents to discover and filter locations through natural language queries without custom search indexing
vs alternatives: More integrated than calling Mapbox Search API directly because it uses MCP's tool schema for query validation, and more flexible than hardcoded place databases because it queries live Mapbox data with dynamic filtering
Exposes Mapbox Tilequery API as an MCP tool to query vector tile features at specific coordinates, enabling point-in-polygon queries and feature attribute lookup. Allows agents to determine which geographic features (administrative boundaries, land use zones, etc.) contain a given point, returning structured feature data including properties and geometry.
Unique: Wraps Mapbox Tilequery API as an MCP tool for point-in-polygon queries, enabling agents to perform spatial analysis without maintaining separate geographic databases or custom spatial indexing
vs alternatives: More efficient than client-side spatial queries because it uses Mapbox's server-side vector tile indexing, and more flexible than hardcoded boundary data because it queries live tilesets with dynamic layer filtering
Automatically inspects tabular data sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, CSV, SQL databases) to extract column names, infer field types (text, number, date, checkbox, etc.), and create bidirectional data bindings between UI components and source columns. Uses declarative component-to-column mappings that persist schema changes in real-time, enabling components to automatically reflect upstream data structure modifications without manual rebinding.
Unique: Glide's approach combines automatic schema introspection with declarative component binding, eliminating manual field mapping that competitors like Airtable require. The bidirectional sync model means changes to source column structure automatically propagate to UI components without developer intervention, reducing maintenance overhead for non-technical users.
vs alternatives: Faster to initial app than Airtable (which requires manual field configuration) and more flexible than rigid form builders because it adapts to evolving data structures automatically.
Provides 40+ pre-built, data-aware UI components (forms, tables, calendars, charts, buttons, text inputs, dropdowns, file uploads, maps, etc.) that automatically render responsively across mobile and desktop viewports. Components use a declarative binding syntax to connect to spreadsheet columns, with built-in support for computed fields, conditional visibility, and user-specific data filtering. Layout engine uses CSS Grid/Flexbox under the hood to adapt component sizing and positioning based on screen size without requiring manual breakpoint configuration.
Unique: Glide's component library is tightly integrated with data binding — components are not generic UI elements but data-aware objects that automatically sync with spreadsheet columns. This eliminates the disconnect between UI and data that exists in traditional form builders, where developers must manually wire component values to data sources.
vs alternatives: Faster to build than Bubble (which requires manual component-to-data wiring) and more mobile-optimized than Airtable's grid-centric interface, which prioritizes desktop spreadsheet metaphors over mobile-first design.
Glide scores higher at 70/100 vs @mapbox/mcp-server at 31/100. @mapbox/mcp-server leads on ecosystem, while Glide is stronger on adoption and quality.
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Enables multiple team members to edit apps simultaneously with role-based access control. Supports predefined roles (Owner, Editor, Viewer) with different permission levels: Owners can manage team members and publish apps, Editors can modify app design and data, Viewers can only view published apps. Team member limits vary by plan (2 free, 10 business, custom enterprise). Real-time collaboration on app design is not mentioned, suggesting changes may not be synchronized in real-time between editors.
Unique: Glide's team collaboration is built into the platform, meaning team members don't need separate accounts or complex permission configuration — they're invited via email and assigned roles directly in the app. This is more seamless than tools requiring external identity management.
vs alternatives: More integrated than Airtable (which requires separate workspace management) and simpler than GitHub-based collaboration (which requires version control knowledge), though less sophisticated than enterprise platforms with audit logging and approval workflows.
Provides pre-built app templates for common use cases (inventory management, CRM, project management, expense tracking, etc.) that users can clone and customize. Templates include sample data, pre-configured components, and example workflows, reducing time-to-first-app from hours to minutes. Templates are fully editable, allowing users to modify data sources, components, and workflows to match their specific needs. Template library is curated by Glide and updated regularly with new templates.
Unique: Glide's templates are fully functional apps with sample data and workflows, not just empty scaffolds. This allows users to immediately see how components work together and understand app structure before customizing, reducing the learning curve significantly.
vs alternatives: More complete than Airtable's templates (which are mostly empty bases) and more accessible than building from scratch, though less flexible than code-based frameworks where templates can be parameterized and generated programmatically.
Allows workflows to be triggered on a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals) without manual intervention. Scheduled workflows execute at specified times and can perform batch operations (process pending records, send daily reports, sync data, etc.). Execution time is in UTC, and the exact scheduling mechanism (cron, quartz, custom) is undocumented. Failed scheduled tasks may or may not retry automatically (retry logic undocumented).
Unique: Glide's scheduled workflows are integrated with the workflow engine, meaning scheduled tasks can execute the same complex logic as event-triggered workflows (conditional logic, multi-step actions, API calls). This is more powerful than simple scheduled email tools because scheduled tasks can perform data transformations and cross-system synchronization.
vs alternatives: More integrated than Zapier's schedule trigger (which is limited to simple actions) and more accessible than cron jobs (which require server access and scripting knowledge), though less transparent about execution guarantees and failure handling than enterprise job schedulers.
Offers Glide Tables, a proprietary managed database alternative to external spreadsheets or databases, with automatic scaling and optimization for Glide apps. Glide Tables are stored in Glide's infrastructure and optimized for the data binding and query patterns used by Glide apps. Scaling limits are plan-dependent (25k-100k rows), with separate 'Big Tables' tier for larger datasets (exact scaling limits undocumented). Automatic backups and disaster recovery are mentioned but details are undocumented.
Unique: Glide Tables are optimized specifically for Glide's data binding and query patterns, meaning they're tightly integrated with the app builder and don't require separate database administration. This is more seamless than connecting external databases (which require schema design and optimization knowledge) but less flexible because data is locked into Glide's proprietary format.
vs alternatives: More managed than self-hosted databases (no administration required) and more integrated than external databases (no separate configuration), though less portable than standard databases because data cannot be easily exported or migrated.
Provides basic chart components (bar, line, pie, area charts) that visualize data from connected sources. Charts are configured visually by selecting data columns for axes, values, and grouping. Charts are responsive and adapt to mobile/tablet/desktop. Real-time updates are supported; charts refresh when underlying data changes. No custom chart types or advanced visualization options (3D, animations, etc.) are available.
Unique: Provides basic chart components with automatic real-time updates and responsive design, suitable for simple dashboards — most visual builders (Bubble, FlutterFlow) require chart plugins or custom code
vs alternatives: More integrated than Airtable's chart view because real-time updates are automatic; weaker than BI tools (Tableau, Looker) because no drill-down, filtering, or advanced visualization options
Allows users to query data using natural language (e.g., 'Show me all orders from last month with revenue > $5k') which is converted to structured database queries without SQL knowledge. Also includes AI-powered data extraction from unstructured text (emails, documents, images) to populate spreadsheet columns. Implementation details (LLM model, context window, fine-tuning approach) are undocumented, but the feature appears to use prompt-based query generation with fallback to manual query building if AI fails.
Unique: Glide's natural language query feature bridges the gap between spreadsheet users (who think in English) and database queries (which require SQL). Rather than teaching users SQL, it translates natural language to structured queries, lowering the barrier to data exploration. The data extraction capability extends this to unstructured sources, automating data entry from emails and documents.
vs alternatives: More accessible than Airtable's formula language or traditional SQL, and more integrated than bolt-on AI query tools because it's built directly into the data layer rather than as a separate search interface.
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