DeployContext vs Cloudflare Workers: Which for MCP?

Cloudflare Workers is a powerful edge computing platform, but is it the right choice for MCP servers? Here's how it compares to DeployContext.

Key Differences

DeployContext

  • Purpose-built for MCP servers
  • Built-in monetization and marketplace
  • Automatic database provisioning
  • One-click deployment from GitHub
  • MCP-specific optimizations

Cloudflare Workers

  • General-purpose edge computing
  • Requires manual payment setup
  • No built-in database (use D1/KV)
  • Manual deployment process
  • More configuration required

When to Use DeployContext

  • You want to monetize your MCP server
  • You need a database (Postgres/MongoDB)
  • You want marketplace discovery
  • You prefer minimal configuration
  • You want MCP-specific features

When to Use Cloudflare Workers

  • You need maximum edge performance
  • You're building general-purpose APIs
  • You want full infrastructure control
  • You don't need monetization features
  • You're comfortable with more setup

Development Experience

DeployContext is designed specifically for MCP servers, so the development experience is optimized for that use case. Cloudflare Workers is more flexible but requires more configuration for MCP-specific needs.

Recommendation

For MCP servers, DeployContext is the better choice because it's purpose-built for this use case with monetization, marketplace, and database features built-in. Cloudflare Workers is better for general-purpose edge computing.