metamcp vs mcp-gateway
MCP gateways compared
metamcp and mcp-gateway both consolidate access to tools through a gateway endpoint. metamcp focuses on managing MCP server collections with namespaces and endpoint controls, while mcp-gateway also routes REST APIs and offers on-demand tool discovery through meta-tools.
metamcp: Combine MCP Servers Behind One Gateway
MetaMCP combines configured MCP servers into unified endpoints and applies namespace-level controls. It suits teams hosting and managing MCP tools for multiple clients, but its development is currently quiet and recent pull-request activity is absent.
mcp-gateway: Route MCP Servers and REST APIs Through One Endpoint
A Rust gateway that brings MCP servers and REST APIs behind one endpoint, with tools discovered on demand through a compact meta-tool surface. It also bridges MCP protocol revisions and adds centralized routing and policy controls.
| metamcp | mcp-gateway | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Stars | 2.7k | 78 |
| Forks | 436 | 19 |
| Last analyzed | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- metamcp aggregates MCP servers, tools, resources, and prompts; mcp-gateway aggregates MCP backends and REST API capabilities.
- metamcp lets operators organize tools into namespaces and expose them through MCP or OpenAPI endpoints; mcp-gateway uses meta-tools to search for and invoke backend tools on demand.
- metamcp is written in TypeScript and licensed MIT; mcp-gateway is written in Rust, with repository metadata reporting NOASSERTION and commercial use requiring a commercial license according to its description.
- metamcp is a self-hostable server deployment with documented memory and reverse-proxy considerations; mcp-gateway is described as a single-binary router with a CLI wizard, client configuration export, health checks, and web UI.
- metamcp has 2.7k stars and 436 forks; mcp-gateway has 78 stars and 19 forks.
Choose metamcp if you…
- need namespace-level control over which MCP servers and tools are exposed.
- want to rename tools, adjust descriptions, or attach namespace-specific annotations.
- need API keys or MCP OAuth for endpoints, with OIDC sign-in for the management interface.
Choose mcp-gateway if you…
- need to expose selected REST API operations alongside MCP servers.
- want agents to search for tools on demand instead of loading every backend tool definition.
- need a gateway that bridges supported MCP protocol revisions or supports WebSocket transport.
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