Comparison
gate22 vs arcade-mcp
Verdict
Pick gate22 if gate22 is an open-source MCP gateway and control plane for governing AI agents' tool usage and actions with comprehensive auditability; pick arcade-mcp if arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gate22 | arcade-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (240d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- gate22
- MCP gateway and control plane for agent governance
- arcade-mcp
- MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities
Stars
- gate22
- 175
- arcade-mcp
- 981
Forks
- gate22
- 23
- arcade-mcp
- 101
Open issues
- gate22
- 23
- arcade-mcp
- 16
Language
- gate22
- TypeScript
- arcade-mcp
- Python
Adopt for
- gate22
- Gate22 is an open-source MCP gateway and control plane for governing AI agents' tool usage and actions with comprehensive auditability.
- arcade-mcp
- Arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.
Persona
- gate22
- -
- arcade-mcp
- -
Runtime
- gate22
- -
- arcade-mcp
- -
License
- gate22
- Apache-2.0
- arcade-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- gate22
- Dec 12, 2025
- arcade-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
Categories
- gate22
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- arcade-mcp
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gate22
- Slowing (36%)
- arcade-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- gate22
- 240d
- arcade-mcp
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- gate22
- 23
- arcade-mcp
- 16
Full report
- gate22
- Trust report
- arcade-mcp
- Trust report
Choose gate22 if…
- gate22 is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python.
- License: gate22 is Apache-2.0, arcade-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to gate22: agents, ai-agents, control-plane, gateway.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When you need to standardize governance over the tools and actions across various AI environments such as agentic IDEs.
When NOT to use gate22
- For scenarios where a closed-source solution is preferred due to specific confidentiality or proprietary concerns.
- If the organization's tech stack does not align well with TypeScript, which Gate22 employs for its development.
Choose arcade-mcp if…
- arcade-mcp is primarily Python; gate22 is TypeScript.
- License: arcade-mcp is MIT, gate22 is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol.
- When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
When NOT to use arcade-mcp
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity.
- When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (aipotheosis-labs/gate22) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- GitHub forks (aipotheosis-labs/gate22) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Last push (aipotheosis-labs/gate22) · observed Dec 12, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 9, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gate22 175 · arcade-mcp 981 (synced Aug 9, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gate22 and arcade-mcp?
- gate22: MCP gateway and control plane for agent governance. arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gate22 over arcade-mcp?
- Choose gate22 over arcade-mcp when gate22 is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python; License: gate22 is Apache-2.0, arcade-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to gate22: agents, ai-agents, control-plane, gateway; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you need to standardize governance over the tools and actions across various AI environments such as agentic IDEs.
- When should I choose arcade-mcp over gate22?
- Choose arcade-mcp over gate22 when arcade-mcp is primarily Python; gate22 is TypeScript; License: arcade-mcp is MIT, gate22 is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, model-context-protocol; When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
- When should I avoid gate22?
- For scenarios where a closed-source solution is preferred due to specific confidentiality or proprietary concerns. If the organization's tech stack does not align well with TypeScript, which Gate22 employs for its development.
- When should I avoid arcade-mcp?
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity. When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
- Is gate22 or arcade-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- arcade-mcp has more GitHub stars (981 vs 175). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gate22 and arcade-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gate22: Apache-2.0, arcade-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gate22 or arcade-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gate22 alternatives and arcade-mcp alternatives (gate22 markdown twin, arcade-mcp markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, gate22 or arcade-mcp?
- gate22: Slowing. arcade-mcp: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for gate22 and arcade-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gate22 trust report; arcade-mcp trust report.