The MCP billing space is growing fast. Here's how we compare — honestly.
| Feature | Bazaar | MCPize | xpay | TollBit | MCP Hive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live & shipping | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⏳ billing soon | ✅ |
| Revenue share | 90% | 85% | N/A | TBD | TBD |
| Payment rail | Stripe (fiat) | Stripe | USDC (crypto) | TBD | TBD |
| Provider verification | ✅ 4 levels | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Signed receipts | ✅ HMAC-SHA256 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SLA reporting | ✅ uptime/latency/p95 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dispute resolution | ✅ full flow | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Trust scores | ✅ composite | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Open billing spec | ✅ MIT licensed | ❌ | x402 (protocol) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Hosting included | ❌ BYO | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| TypeScript SDK | ✅ | ✅ CLI | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| OpenAPI spec | ✅ v3.1 | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Tool marketplace | ✅ catalog | ✅ 100+ | ❌ | ✅ network | ✅ catalog |
| Sub-cent metering | ✅ microcents | ✅ | ✅ USDC | ⏳ | ❓ |
| Spending controls | Balance system | Quota controls | ✅ Smart Proxy | JWT quotas | ❓ |
| agents.json | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
MCPize is the most direct competitor — a marketplace with hosting and monetization. Similar concept, different priorities.
We give providers 90%. MCPize gives 85%. On a provider earning $10K/month, that's $500/month more with Bazaar.
We have a full trust layer: 4-level provider verification, HMAC-SHA256 signed receipts, SLA reporting, dispute resolution, and composite trust scores. MCPize has none of these — zero provider verification, no receipts, no SLAs.
We published the MCP Billing Spec (MIT licensed) — anyone can build on it. MCPize is proprietary. Lock-in by design.
MCPize includes hosting (one-click deploy). We're BYO hosting — you deploy your server wherever you want. Trade-off: their approach is easier to start, ours gives more control.
We support agents.json for agent discovery. MCPize doesn't. In an agent-first world, machine-readable discovery is table stakes.
xpay is the closest competitor. Same core primitive — proxy + per-tool pricing. Different everything else.
We use Stripe (credit cards, ACH, wire). xpay uses USDC on Base/Polygon. Stripe has 2M+ businesses. Crypto wallets have friction for non-crypto users.
We have a full trust layer: verified providers, signed receipts, SLAs, disputes, trust scores. xpay has spending controls (Smart Proxy) but zero provider trust.
We have a tool catalog/marketplace. xpay is protocol-only — no discovery.
We published the MCP Billing Spec. xpay builds on x402 (an HTTP payment protocol). Different layers — x402 is a payment protocol, our spec is a billing schema.
TollBit started as content monetization for publishers. They're expanding into MCP but billing isn't live yet.
Our billing is live. TollBit's docs say billing is 'coming next.' Their MCP tools work but monetization is still in development.
We're an open marketplace. TollBit is a closed network — both sides go through TollBit. Lock-in by design.
They have JWT-based auth (basic caller validation). We have verification, receipts, SLAs, disputes, and trust scores.
TollBit has publisher relationships (Times, etc.) — real demand-side advantage for content. We're stronger for pure API/tool providers.
MCP Hive launched in March 2026 as a marketplace with a vetting-first model.
Both are live. MCP Hive launched via Project Ignite (their early access program) and is building out their marketplace.
MCP Hive focuses on curated/vetted providers. Bazaar is open registration (list first, curate later) with trust scores and verification levels that let quality emerge organically.
They mention 'vetted' providers but don't describe a formal verification system. We have 4 verification levels, HMAC-SHA256 signed receipts, SLA reporting, dispute resolution, and composite trust scores.
We published an open billing spec (MIT). MCP Hive is proprietary.
We have a TypeScript SDK (@forthebots/bazaar-sdk) and OpenAPI spec.
Why not just add Stripe to your MCP server directly?
Building metering, billing, receipts, disputes, and trust from scratch takes weeks. Bazaar integration takes minutes.
Self-built billing means zero marketplace visibility. Bazaar puts you in front of every agent using the platform.
Self-built means no verification badges, no trust scores, no dispute resolution. Agents have no signal on provider quality.
Self-built means proprietary schemas. Bazaar uses the open MCP Billing Spec — portable, interoperable.