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Alpic is a cloud platform for MCP servers and MCP apps that run inside ChatGPT and Claude. It also makes Skybridge, an open-source TypeScript framework for building those apps, and offers a studio that builds them for you.
Checked against: Alpic's documentation on 28 October 2026. eSEOspace did not test Alpic's products.
Key Takeaways
- Alpic Cloud deploys MCP servers from GitHub or its CLI and returns a live HTTPS endpoint.
- Skybridge is Alpic's MIT-licensed TypeScript framework for MCP Apps and ChatGPT Apps.
- Alpic auto-detects servers built with the official TypeScript and Python SDKs, xmcp and FastMCP.
- Pricing starts free with 10,000 requests a month; Pro is $50 a month with 200,000 requests.
- Alpic focuses on getting apps listed in ChatGPT and Claude directories.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Alpic |
| What it offers for MCP | Alpic Cloud hosting, testing and analytics; Skybridge framework; build-for-you studio |
| Who it's for | Companies that want their product inside ChatGPT and Claude |
| Open source? | Skybridge: yes, MIT. Alpic Cloud: managed service |
| Pricing | Free; Pro $50/mo; Enterprise custom |
| Founded / HQ | Founded 2025; Paris and New York, per Alpic's site data |
What Alpic offers for MCP
Alpic Cloud
Alpic's docs call the product a "plugin," built on MCP. A plugin is either an MCP server with tools only, or an MCP App whose tools also show interactive views in the chat. In ChatGPT it appears in the Plugins directory. In Claude, the same server is listed in the Connectors Directory.
The Alpic home page lists these steps:
- Deploy. One-click deploy from a GitHub repo or the Alpic CLI, with a live HTTPS endpoint.
- Test. Try tools and widgets in simulated ChatGPT and Claude environments.
- Audit. Alpic Beacon inspects tool quality and widget rendering.
- Analyze. Track MCP clients, sessions, tool calls and user intent.
The docs add that TypeScript and Python MCP SDKs, xmcp and FastMCP "are detected automatically." You can also deploy from GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or any pipeline through the CLI.
Skybridge
Skybridge is Alpic's "open-source, fullstack TypeScript framework for building MCP Apps." You define tools and write React components. The Skybridge repository is MIT-licensed. You start a project with npm create skybridge@latest.
For background on interactive apps in chat, read our guide to MCP Apps, Tasks and Skills.
Studio
For companies without an engineering team, Alpic's studio handles "design, build and launch," including ChatGPT and Claude submission. Alpic says "you own the IP from day one."
Who it's for
Alpic positions MCP as "a new acquisition & usage channel" for SaaS and consumer businesses. Its customer examples on the home page are travel, energy and video companies that want users to reach them inside ChatGPT or Claude.
If your goal is internal tools for employees, a gateway product may fit better. If your goal is a public listing, Alpic's submission help is the main draw. Our guide on how to market an MCP server covers listings in more depth.
Pricing
Alpic's pricing page lists three plans as of October 2026:
| Plan | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 10,000 requests a month (capped), 1 project, 7-day analytics |
| Pro | $50/mo | 200,000 requests a month, then $150 per million; up to 2 projects; 30-day analytics; app submission helper |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom requests, unlimited analytics retention with OTEL export, managed submission, bring your own cloud |
The Free plan caps extra requests instead of billing them, per the comparison table.
Security and trust
The pricing comparison lists SSO, static IP, IP filtering, bring-your-own cloud and bring-your-own OIDC, SAML and SCIM. These look aimed at Enterprise, so confirm which tier includes each. We did not find a written security certification statement on the pages we read.
Alpic's home page says its hosting is "built by a team with 15+ years in cloud infrastructure." That is a team claim, not an audit. Before you connect customer data, review our MCP security risks guide.
Alternatives
- Manufact offers hosting, cross-client testing and store publishing checks, built around mcp-use.
- Prefect pairs FastMCP with Horizon hosting and governance.
- Blaxel hosts MCP servers as serverless workloads on usage pricing.
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Next step
If you plan a ChatGPT or Claude listing, write down the three tasks users should finish in chat. Then build those first. Our MCP development team can help plan the server and app.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to use Skybridge to deploy on Alpic?
No. Alpic's docs say servers built with the TypeScript or Python MCP SDKs, xmcp and FastMCP are detected automatically.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Alpic's Free plan includes 10,000 requests a month, one project and 7-day analytics. Extra requests are capped, not billed.
Can Alpic help get my app listed in ChatGPT or Claude?
Alpic's Pro plan includes an app submission helper. Enterprise includes managed submission, and the studio covers submission and launch.
Where is Alpic based?
Structured data on Alpic's home page describes it as a Paris and New York-based company founded in 2025.
