Stacktree is a hosted, closed-source MCP publish primitive; Hushdrop is the open-source, self-hosted equivalent.
| Stacktree | Hushdrop | |
|---|---|---|
| CLI / agent-native | ✓ | ✓ |
| Renders HTML / sites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your own custom domain | ~ | ✓ |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your branding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open-source / self-hosted | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price for the above | $8–19/mo | free |
Who should use which
Use Stacktree if you want a fully managed service and don't mind closed-source hosting + a subscription, and you want per-viewer analytics and zero-ops hosting today.
Use Hushdrop if you want to own the stack — MIT source, your Vercel Blob, your domain, free — with branding built in and the same MCP/CLI ergonomics. Hushdrop's managed tier matches Stacktree's zero-setup start.
FAQ
Is it really open-source and self-hosted?
Yes — MIT licensed, and it runs on your own Vercel Blob + domain. No third party ever holds your content (it's encrypted client-side) or controls your URL.
Is it zero-knowledge?
Locked drops are AES-256 encrypted in the browser via StatiCrypt before upload. The server stores only ciphertext — never your content or password.