# MCP buyer guides

MCPDirectory has 8 guides on Model Context Protocol servers for tools and data, grouped by country.

## General

- [Build or buy an MCP connection](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/build-or-buy-mcp.md): Compare ownership and ongoing work, then test the same task on each option.
- [How to choose an MCP server](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/choose-an-mcp-server.md): Start with a task, then check client support, permission scope and maintenance.
- [Local stdio or remote HTTP: compare MCP approaches](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/local-vs-remote-mcp.md): Choose where code runs and who maintains the access boundary.
- [MCP glossary for buyers](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/mcp-glossary.md): Understand clients, servers, tools, resources, transports and package registries.
- [MCP security and compliance review checklist](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/mcp-security-review.md): Review executable code, delegated access, data paths and incident controls before rollout.
- [MCP server pricing: what your bill includes](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/mcp-server-pricing.md): Separate server hosting, upstream API charges, model use and support before you compare quotes.
- [Questions to ask an MCP vendor](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/questions-for-mcp-vendors.md): Get clear answers about identity, billing, support, data retention and exit paths.
- [Getting started with an MCP server safely](https://mcpdirectory.fyi/guides/start-with-an-mcp-server.md): Use a test account, follow client-specific docs and keep a record of the working setup.