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Pipedream is a developer platform for connecting APIs. For MCP, it runs a dedicated, hosted MCP server for each app in its catalog, built on its Pipedream Connect product. Developers can add these servers to their own apps and agents and make tool calls on behalf of their users.
Checked against: Pipedream's MCP docs on 28 October 2026. eSEOspace did not test Pipedream's products.
Key Takeaways
- Pipedream says it offers a dedicated MCP server "for all of our 3,000+ integrated apps," with "over 10,000 pre-built tools."
- OAuth and credential storage are fully managed, and Pipedream says user credentials are encrypted at rest.
- "Anyone can use Pipedream's hosted MCP servers for their own use" for free, per the docs.
- Production use in your own app starts on the Startup plan: $99 a month billed annually, or $150 monthly.
- Each MCP tool call uses credits based on compute time, so cost per call varies.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pipedream |
| What it offers for MCP | Hosted MCP servers for 3,000+ apps, managed OAuth, Pipedream Connect |
| Who it's for | Developers adding app actions to their own product or agent; individuals for personal use |
| Open source? | Component code is public on GitHub; the hosted service is commercial |
| Pricing | Free (development); Startup $99/month annual or $150 monthly; Business custom |
What Pipedream offers for MCP
One MCP server per app
Pipedream's MCP docs say it hosts "a dedicated MCP" server for each of its 3,000+ apps. They promise "access to 3,000+ apps and APIs through a consistent interface." Tools come from Pipedream's library of prebuilt actions.
Individuals can connect their own accounts at mcp.pipedream.com. Developers use Pipedream Connect to "add Pipedream MCP to your app or agent to make tool calls on behalf of your users."
Managed OAuth
Pipedream offers "fully-managed OAuth and secure credential storage." That means it runs the sign-in flow for each app, refreshes tokens, and stores them. The docs say user credentials are "encrypted at rest." Your app never has to build or store those connections itself.
Public component code
Pipedream's actions and triggers live in its public GitHub repository. GitHub does not show a standard license for it, so read the repository's terms before reusing code.
Who it's for
Pipedream fits software companies that want their product's AI features to act inside customers' apps, like posting to Slack or updating a CRM. The per-user pricing on Startup reflects that model: each of your customers who connects an account counts as an external user.
It also suits individuals who want hosted MCP servers for personal accounts, since that use is free. If you are a small business that just wants Claude or ChatGPT to reach your own tools, compare it with simpler no-code options in our guide to MCP for small business.
Pricing
Pipedream's pricing page listed three plans on 28 October 2026:
| Plan | Price | External users | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Development only | Development only |
| Startup | $99/month billed annually, or $150 monthly | 100 included, then $2 per user a month | 10,000 a month, then $0.012 each |
| Business | Custom, billed annually | Volume pricing | Volume pricing |
Calling an MCP tool uses 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute, per the pricing page. Listing apps and accounts uses no credits. The Free plan has no production environment, so a live product needs Startup or higher.
Security and trust
Pipedream's pricing page lists SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR on every plan. SSO, SCIM, HIPAA support and dedicated static egress IPs are Business features. On the MCP side, Pipedream says credentials are encrypted at rest and managed by Pipedream rather than your app.
Because a hosted server can act inside a user's accounts, scope tools carefully. Our MCP governance guide for IT leaders covers approval and logging rules to set first.
Alternatives
- Composio bundles tools into hosted MCP sessions and prices per tool call.
- Arcade.dev focuses on user-scoped authorization and offers MCP gateways.
- Workato turns enterprise automation recipes into MCP servers.
Pipedream also appears in our list of MCP integration platforms. See more MCP company spotlights.
Next step
Try the hosted servers on a personal account first, then model your external-user and credit costs before you launch to customers. If you are planning MCP features inside your own product, our MCP development services can help you decide between a platform and a custom server.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pipedream MCP free?
For personal use, yes. The docs say anyone can use the hosted MCP servers for their own use for free. Using them in a production app for your customers needs the Startup plan or above.
How many apps does Pipedream support over MCP?
Pipedream says it offers a dedicated MCP server for each of its 3,000+ integrated apps, with over 10,000 prebuilt tools. Check the app list for the specific actions you need.
How are MCP tool calls billed?
Each tool call uses 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute. Startup includes 10,000 credits a month, then charges $0.012 per credit. Management calls, like listing accounts, use no credits.
Does Pipedream support SSO and HIPAA?
Yes, on the Business plan, per the pricing page. SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR are listed on all plans.
