The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming essential infrastructure for connecting AI agents to tools, APIs, and enterprise systems, and MCP gateways have emerged as the critical control plane governing, securing, and scaling these interactions. Rather than permitting direct agent connections to tools, organizations increasingly depend on MCP gateways to enforce security, manage observability, and simplify operations within complex AI ecosystems. This article compares the top 10 MCP gateways available in 2026 for enterprise and developer teams.
Discovery
Learnings
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- helpFAQ
- forumConversations
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Guidance
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- business_centerBusiness of APIs
- campaignEvangelism of APIs
- gavelGovernance of APIs
- historyHistory of APIs
- account_balancePolitics of APIs
Toolbox
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- apiAPIs
- cloudSolutions
- buildTools
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- gavelRegulations
- horizontal_ruleHeaders
- layersOverlays
- extensionExtensions
- schemaSchema
- policyPolicies
- ruleRules