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mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gateway
★ 84
vs
openrouter-mcp-multimodal logo
openrouter-mcp-multimodal
★ 99

mcp-gateway vs openrouter-mcp-multimodal

mcp-gateway: MCP Gateway sits between AI clients and tools, exposing 4 meta-tools for dynamic discovery. It supports unlimited backends via MCP protocols and REST APIs with YAML capabilities, saving up to 97% token overhead. Features include hot reload, circuit breakers, and a web dashboard.; openrouter-mcp-multimodal: The only OpenRouter MCP server with native vision, image generation, and smart image optimization. It provides access to over 300 LLMs through the Model Context Protocol, supporting multimodal workflows like image analysis, image generation, and chat. The server features zero external HTTP dependencies, lazy sharp loading, and a singleton model cache for efficient performance.

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TL;DR

mcp-gateway logo
mcp-gatewayDev Tooling · ★ 84

Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit

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openrouter-mcp-multimodal logo
openrouter-mcp-multimodalVision / Multimodal · ★ 99

Chat with any of 300+ models via natural language

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
openrouter-mcp-multimodal logoopenrouter-mcp-multimodal
Category
Dev Tooling
Vision / Multimodal
Stars
★ 84
★ 99
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
brew tap MikkoParkkola/tap && brew install mcp-gateway
npm install -g @stabgan/openrouter-mcp-multimodal
Updated
Today
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai, anthropic, claude
ai, claude, image-analysis
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Features

mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
01Unlimited tools with minimal tokens (97% savings)
02Any REST API to MCP tool via YAML or OpenAPI import
03Hot reload without losing AI session
04Production resilience (circuit breakers, retry, rate limiting)
05Web dashboard for live status and cost tracking
openrouter-mcp-multimodal logoopenrouter-mcp-multimodal
01Native image analysis (vision) with sharp optimization
02Image generation from text prompts
03Auto image resize and compression (800px max, JPEG 80%)
04Model search and validation
05Zero external HTTP dependencies (native fetch only)
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Use Cases

mcp-gateway logomcp-gateway
↳Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit
↳Turn any REST API into an MCP tool without coding
↳Change MCP configuration without restarting AI session
openrouter-mcp-multimodal logoopenrouter-mcp-multimodal
↳Chat with any of 300+ models via natural language
↳Analyze images from local files, URLs, or data URIs
↳Generate images from text prompts and save to disk
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between mcp-gateway and openrouter-mcp-multimodal?
Both mcp-gateway and openrouter-mcp-multimodal are in the Dev Tooling category. mcp-gateway has 84 stars, while openrouter-mcp-multimodal has 99 stars.
Which is better, mcp-gateway or openrouter-mcp-multimodal?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-gateway if Connect multiple MCP servers without context window limit, and openrouter-mcp-multimodal if Chat with any of 300+ models via natural language.
Is mcp-gateway free or open source?
Yes, mcp-gateway is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is openrouter-mcp-multimodal free or open source?
Yes, openrouter-mcp-multimodal is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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