Alternatives
Arcade alternative: MCPGRAM
Arcade is a strong product. Teams still look for alternatives when they need a multi-agent MCP control plane, external MCP import, or flatter tool-run pricing. Here is an honest comparison.
Why people look for a Arcade alternative
- Smaller public connector catalog than pure integration platforms
- May be heavier than a lightweight multi-agent catalog for indie / startup teams
- Pricing often starts above simple freemium developer plans
What Arcade does well
Authorization and governance focused platform for production agents calling tools safely.
Best for: Teams that prioritize enterprise-style auth, lifecycle governance, and controlled tool access.
- Strong emphasis on authorization and governance
- Fits regulated or enterprise agent rollouts
- MCP-oriented product surface
MCPGRAM as the alternative
MCP gateway / control plane: native OAuth connectors + any external MCP server, one Universal Layer for Claude, Cursor, Codex, and more.
- Native apps and external MCP URLs in one workspace
- Universal Layer (search_tools / execute_tool) shared across agents
- Workspace governance without per-agent config sprawl
- CLI onboard for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, VS Code, Windsurf
- Hobby free · Pro $19/mo transparent tool-run limits
Not open source. MCPGRAM is a commercial product. The dashboard and MCP server source are private. The CLI is distributed via npm (@mcpgram/cli) and an install script — that does not mean the platform is open source.
Pricing snapshot
Arcade publishes free tier and paid plans (verify on arcade.dev). MCPGRAM Hobby free / Pro $19 aims at developer-first flat pricing.
MCPGRAM: Hobby free (25K runs) · Pro $19/mo (150K) · Team $49/mo · Custom
Who should switch — and who should not
Consider MCPGRAM if you want one MCP URL for Claude, Cursor, and Codex, native OAuth plus any external MCP server, and transparent Hobby/Pro limits.
Stay on Arcade if their catalog, SDKs, or enterprise motion already fit — Teams that prioritize enterprise-style auth, lifecycle governance, and controlled tool access.