bagel vs mcp
mcp ranks higher on current evidence: 227 commits by 76 contributors in the last 90 days (55 in the last 30).
| mcp | bagel | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | A | B |
| Verdict | ActiveCurrent deps | Active1 major behind |
| Category rank | #6 | #30 |
| Model | Free | Free |
| Commits, 90 days | 227 | 294 |
| Contributors, 90 days | 76 | 3 |
| Last activity | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Listed price | Free | Free |
| Evidence source | Code | Code |
| Latest release | 2026.10.20261015170211 | v2.5.2 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Pydantic | 2.10.6 ✓ | 2.11.0 ✓ |
| pandas | — | 2.2.0 (latest 3.0.6) |
| AI | MCP SDK | MCP SDK |
| API layer | Pydantic | Pydantic |
Evidence checked . ✓ = on the latest major version. "Claimed" = a version the vendor's public pages mention, not verified code. Evidence as of Oct 19, 2026. Rankings never depend on affiliate or paid status. Method.