Atlassian MCP vs Playwright MCP
Playwright MCP is currently the stronger option based on benchmark score, installability, and documentation quality. Atlassian MCP scores 25/100 and Playwright MCP scores 32/100.
Comparison
| Attribute | Atlassian MCP | Playwright MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Docs | Browser Automation |
| GitHub stars | 5,601 | 35,423 |
| Forks | 1,277 | 2,950 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Last commit | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Supported clients | Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code | Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline |
| Best for | Search and update Jira issues | Automate browser navigation |
| Risk level | High | High |
| Popularity score | 70 | 85 |
| Freshness score | 100 | 80 |
| Maintenance score | 95 | 100 |
| GEO score | 64 | 65 |
| Benchmark score | 25 | 32 |
| Install status | unknown | unknown |
| Startup status | unknown | unknown |
| Capability discovery | skipped missing env | passed |
| Capabilities | 0 tools / 0 resources / 0 prompts | 24 tools / 0 resources / 0 prompts |
| Docs score | 0 | 0 |
| Config score | 0 | 0 |
| Safety score | 0 | 0 |
| Last tested | Unknown | Jul 20, 2026 |
When to choose Atlassian MCP
- You want the more recently maintained option (last commit Jul 21, 2026).
- Your main use case is Search and update Jira issues.
When to choose Playwright MCP
- You want broader GitHub adoption — Playwright MCP has 35.4K stars vs 5.6K.
- Your main use case is Automate browser navigation.
Alternatives to Atlassian MCP and Playwright MCP
- Notion MCP★ 4.5K · Productivity & Docs
read, search, and update Notion pages and databases
- GitHub MCP Server★ 31.6K · Developer Tools
connect to GitHub repositories, issues, pull requests, and code search
- Anki MCP Server★ 396 · Productivity & Docs
anki flashcards: adaptive review, notes, media, and deck management via AnkiConnect
- kesslerio-attio-mcp-server★ 69 · Productivity & Docs
connect AI to your Attio CRM. Manage contacts, companies, deals, and sales pipelines. Create tasks…
- yuna0x0-hackmd-mcp★ 64 · Productivity & Docs
interact with your HackMD notes and teams seamlessly. Manage your notes, view reading history, and…
- ContrastAPI★ 32 · Productivity & Docs
53 tools, 7 Resources, Sigma rules, email SPF/DMARC, MITRE, CVE/KEV, risk_score. No key
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Atlassian MCP and Playwright MCP?
Atlassian MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants work with Jira issues and Confluence pages. Playwright MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants control a real browser to navigate, click, type, and extract page content. Atlassian MCP is best for Search and update Jira issues, while Playwright MCP is best for Automate browser navigation.
Is Atlassian MCP or Playwright MCP more popular on GitHub?
Playwright MCP is more popular, with about 35.4K GitHub stars versus 5.6K.
Which is more actively maintained, Atlassian MCP or Playwright MCP?
Atlassian MCP's most recent commit was Jul 21, 2026, and Playwright MCP's was Jul 15, 2026. More recent activity is a signal of active maintenance.
Are Atlassian MCP and Playwright MCP open source?
Atlassian MCP is open-source under the MIT license. Playwright MCP is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Last updated