POD Benchmark

MCP server · hosted · v1.0.0 · com.podbenchmark/podbenchmark

Online · tested 31m agoNEW · 1h agoSeen in the registry 52m ago

Compare print-on-demand supplier prices, shipping and delivered totals for the same product.

What it does

POD Benchmark is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.

From the publisher's description, Electra Index matched it to one capability: procurement. That makes it a candidate for tasks such as manage procurement.

Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence). None of this is a test of the tool.

At a glance

Hosted (remote)YES

Local installNO

Live checkOnline · 10 tools

Version1.0.0

PriceNot in the registry

First seen26 Oct 2026

Last checked52m ago

How to connect

As declared in the Official MCP Registry · hosted endpoint tested by Electra Index 31m ago (live check)

Hosted endpoint

https://podbenchmark.com/api/mcp streamable-http

In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http pod-benchmark https://podbenchmark.com/api/mcp

MCP settings (Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pod-benchmark": {
      "url": "https://podbenchmark.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Live check

Electra Index connected to the hosted endpoint 31m ago

ONLINE POD Benchmark answered an MCP connection on 26 Oct 2026 and introduced itself as podbenchmark 1.0.0 (MCP protocol 2025-06-18).

10 tools offered to AI assistants

search_products · Use this when a seller wants to find a print-on-demand (POD) product to compare across suppliers such as Printify, Printful, Gelato, Prodigi, CustomCat, Fourthwall and Inkthreadable. Search by product type such as T-shirt, hoodie or mug, or
list_categories · Use this to browse POD Benchmark's product categories, with product counts and starting delivered prices for a destination. Pass a category id to search_products to list its products.
get_product · Use this when a seller asks about a product's specs, fabric, fit, print methods or what is similar to it. Returns curated product facts and similar products with what they share and how they differ. Specs describe the product; they do not p
get_product_options · Use this when a seller wants supplier pricing for a specific print-on-demand product size or color, such as an adult M black T-shirt or an 11 oz mug. Lists the product's fields and supported configurations for the destination and currency;
compare_product · Use this when a seller asks which print-on-demand (POD) supplier costs less for a product, wants a Printify vs Printful product comparison, or needs to compare product prices, shipping costs, delivered totals or estimated delivery times. Co
resolve_supplier_link · Use this when a seller pastes a supplier product link (Printify, Printful, Gelato, Prodigi, CustomCat, Fourthwall or Inkthreadable). Returns the matching POD Benchmark product and any colour the link selects, ready for compare_product with
list_suppliers · Use this to list the print-on-demand suppliers POD Benchmark compares, with their type and website.
get_supplier · Use this when a seller asks how a supplier works: plans and monthly fees, custom branding, who handles checkout, support and refunds, where it prints, or which print providers a marketplace uses. Facts carry their verification date and sour
get_supplier_prices · Use this when a seller asks how a supplier's prices compare overall, by category, or against one other supplier: how many products it is the cheapest for, where it costs more, and by how much. Uses each product's usual configuration deliver
supplier_guide · Use this when a seller is choosing a supplier for a product type (t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, wall art, stickers or phone cases) and their shop: where buyers are, the platform, whether they need custom branding, want to start free, or want to

What "online" means: the server answered an MCP connection at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of security, quality or continuous uptime. How we test: we open an MCP session and ask for the tool list, as an AI assistant would. We never run a tool and never send a key. Checked every few days. Method

Is this your server? Monitoring Pro: a check every 30 minutes and an email within the hour when it stops answering. Launch offer: $39.99 once, for life.

Tasks it helps with

Share of each task's required capabilities it covers

Manage procurement

Procurement

33%

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Facts & evidence

Each fact shows where it was seen and when.

Fact	Value	Evidence	Source	Last confirmed
Hosted endpoint	https://podbenchmark.com/api/mcp	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Local install (package)	no	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Remote access (hosted)	yes	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Website	https://podbenchmark.com/tools/cli	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Repository	https://github.com/FilipLjubic/podbenchmark-cli	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Registry status	active	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
Version	1.0.0	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago
MCP server	yes	DECLARED	SRC-001 Official MCP Registry	52m ago

Change history

NEW26 Oct 2026
first seen in the index

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Questions about POD Benchmark

How do I connect POD Benchmark?

Use the hosted endpoint https://podbenchmark.com/api/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.

What tools does POD Benchmark offer?

When Electra Index connected on 26 Oct 2026, it listed 10 tools: search_products, list_categories, get_product, get_product_options, compare_product, resolve_supplier_link, list_suppliers, get_supplier and more. The full list is in "Live check" above.

Is POD Benchmark online?

Yes. Its hosted endpoint answered an MCP connection from Electra Index 31m ago.

What can I use POD Benchmark for?

Based on its description, it is most relevant to: manage procurement.