ScopeGate vs Arcade.dev
Arcade.dev (Y Combinator-backed) provides an MCP runtime that manages tool execution for AI agents, with pricing at $25/month plus per-execution fees. ScopeGate takes a different approach: rather than executing tools, it acts as a permission proxy layer — letting you control exactly which tools and scopes each agent is allowed to use, with flat predictable pricing.
Feature comparison
Winner in this category · Tie
Where ScopeGate wins
- Flat, predictable pricing — no surprise per-execution bills at scale
- Self-hosted option for data sovereignty and compliance
- Focused on the permission layer — pairs with any execution runtime
- Cross-service revocation in one click vs per-tool management
Where Arcade.dev wins
- Built-in tool execution runtime — handles the full execution lifecycle, not just permissions
- Pre-built tool integrations with managed auth flow for 100+ services
The verdict
Arcade.dev is a good fit if you want a managed tool execution runtime and are comfortable with per-execution pricing. ScopeGate is better if you want a dedicated permission layer with flat pricing that you can pair with any MCP-compatible execution environment.
Who should pick which?
Teams that want predictable pricing and a dedicated permission layer for their existing MCP setup.
Teams that want a fully managed tool execution runtime with built-in auth handling.
Ready to try ScopeGate?
Free tier with 1 project, 5 endpoints, and 1K requests/month. Set up per-agent permissions in under 5 minutes.
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