FuzeMCP vs Self-Hosting
Compare building and hosting your own MCP server vs using FuzeMCP.
| Feature | FuzeMCP | DIY / Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first endpoint | Minutes | 2-4 weeks |
| Protocol knowledge | None required | JSON-RPC 2.0 spec |
| Hosting | Included | AWS / DO / self-managed |
| Auto-scaling | Built-in | Manual configuration |
| SSL / HTTPS | Automatic | Manual cert management |
| Authentication | Encrypted at rest | You build it |
| Rate limiting | Built-in | You build it |
| Monitoring | Dashboard included | You set it up |
| Logging | Per-tool call logs | You implement it |
| Tool schema editor | Visual dashboard | Manual JSON editing |
| API key rotation | One click | Manual implementation |
| Maintenance | Zero | 5-10 hrs/month |
| Cold starts | None (always warm) | 200-500ms |
| Cost | Free — $149/mo | $20-100/mo + eng time |