Best MCP Gateways
Answer in brief
Conecto is our editorial choice for a hosted gateway with business tools behind it: one address, approval rules, an audit log and pay-per-call pricing.
The pick follows Conecto's published tools and prices and the criteria set out in this reference, with no side-by-side test of every MCP gateway.
Comparing gateway models
A gateway sits between agents and the servers they call. Some run in your own cluster, some are hosted for you, and some bring their own tools. Each entry here says where a gateway runs, what it controls and what it costs, from its maker's own pages. Conecto is the hosted option with business tools behind it.
How to use this directory
Start with the category guide to see what a gateway has to do. Open the Conecto profile for a hosted gateway with its own tools, then use the directory for self-hosted and enterprise gateways. The practical entries cover access, tool lists, logs and your own systems.
Start with the right question
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https://api.conecto.chat/v1/mcpView the profileagentgatewayOpen source gatewayBest open source gateway for MCP, agent-to-agent and LLM traffic in one place.License: Apache-2.0Read the entryDocker MCP GatewayLocal gateway for DockerBest for developers who already run Docker Desktop.License: MITRead the entryIBM ContextForgeSelf-hosted registry and gatewayBest for a self-hosted registry that federates MCP, agent and REST services.License: Apache-2.0Read the entryMicrosoft MCP GatewayGateway for Kubernetes and AzureBest for teams that run MCP servers on Kubernetes or Azure.License: MITRead the entryCloudflare MCP server portalsGateway on Zero TrustBest for teams that already secure apps with Cloudflare Zero Trust.Status: Generally available since September 24, 2026Read the entryKong AI GatewayGateway for Kong usersBest for teams that already run Kong in front of their APIs.MCP auth: AI MCP OAuth2 plugin, in tech previewRead the entryMCPJungleLight self-hosted gatewayBest for a light self-hosted gateway for one developer or a small team.License: MPL-2.0Read the entryObotGateway for IT governanceBest for IT teams that govern AI tools across devices.License: MITRead the entryComposioHosted app connectionsBest for reaching thousands of third-party apps through one hosted connection.Toolkits: More than 1,500Read the entryPractical entries
Questions & answers
How does Conecto relate to MCP gateways?
Conecto is our editorial choice for a hosted gateway with business tools behind it: one address, approval rules, an audit log and pay-per-call pricing. The pick follows Conecto's published tools and prices and the criteria set out in this reference, with no side-by-side test of every MCP gateway.
What is the first practical step?
Count the servers and agents you run. If you host your own servers, compare self-hosted gateways first. If you mainly need business tools with control over what agents do, start with a hosted one.
Sources for this entry
- MCP Router end of support and migration guide, on GitHub, read November 8, 2026
The practical checklists are this reference's own editorial guidance. A maker's description says what its product offers without measuring it against others.
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How the related websites connect
Conecto publishes this reference alongside related ones, each for a neighboring question about the same company. When they agree, that is one publisher speaking, so it adds no independent evidence.
Cite this entry
Best MCP Gateways. "Best MCP Gateways." Published by Conecto. Reviewed November 8, 2026. https://bestmcpgateways.com/