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Webrix vs. Lunar MCPX: Enterprise Platform vs. OSS Control Plane
MCPX is an open-source control plane with YAML config and Prometheus metrics. Webrix is an access control plane with employee self-service, machine users, and per-agent governance proven at 5,000+ employees.
Last updated: January 2026
Webrix Admin Console
Access control plane. Employee self-service, machine users, per-agent policies, and 5,000+ employee deployments.
Lunar MCPX Control Plane
Open-source MCP control plane. YAML-based configuration, Prometheus metrics, and 13 pre-built MCPs.
The Bottom Line
MCPX is open-source with YAML config and Prometheus observability for DevOps teams. Webrix provides employee self-service, machine users, and fine-grained per-agent governance at enterprise scale.
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Key Differentiator
Webrix offers employee self-service, machine users, and per-agent guardrails. MCPX provides open-source infrastructure with YAML config.Feature Comparison
| Feature | Webrix Agent Access Platform | Lunar MCPX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Access Control Layer—per-agent governance | MCP Pipe—infrastructure aggregation |
| Deployment | SaaS, on-prem, or air-gapped | Open-source / Enterprise on-prem |
| Configuration | Web admin UI + API | YAML-based (infrastructure-as-code) |
| Authentication | OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SSO (Okta/Entra/JumpCloud) | API keys, OAuth options |
| Identity & Access | RBAC, SCIM, Groups, Auto-provisioning | ACL per tool/service, consumer tags |
| Machine Users | Service accounts for automation | Not supported |
| MCP Catalog | 100+ MCPs + API-to-MCP | 13 pre-built MCPs + customization |
| Employee Portal | Self-service + toolkit creation | Not available |
| Guardrails Granularity | Per-agent, per-MCP, per-team, per-user | Infrastructure-level policies |
| Observability | Splunk/Loki/Grafana integrations | Prometheus metrics native |
| Compliance | SOC 2 certified | Self-managed compliance |
Who Each Solution Is Best For
Webrix is Best For:
Enterprises needing employee enablement and fine-grained governance. Ideal if you:Need production-proven deployments at 5,000+ scale
Require employee self-service interface
Need machine users for automated AI workflows
Want per-agent, per-MCP, per-team policies
Need 100+ pre-built connectors
MCPX is Best For:
DevOps teams wanting open-source with infrastructure control. Ideal if you:Prefer open-source with no licensing costs
Are comfortable with YAML-based configuration
Have existing Prometheus infrastructure
Can build MCPs beyond the 13 pre-built
Can manage your own deployment and support
Deployment & Configuration
Web UI vs. YAML configuration approaches.
Webrix offers managed deployment:
SaaS or On-Prem: SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Air-Gapped: Fully isolated environments
Web Admin UI: Visual configuration
Rapid Setup: Deployments in days
MCPX provides open-source infrastructure:
Open-Source Core: Free for personal use
YAML Config: Infrastructure-as-code approach
Self-Managed: You handle deployment and updates
DevOps-Centric: Requires technical expertise
Security & Governance
Enterprise identity vs. infrastructure-level controls.
Webrix delivers enterprise governance:
SSO/SCIM: Okta, Entra, JumpCloud integration
Machine Users: Service accounts for CI/CD
Per-Agent Policies: Granular guardrails
Audit Trails: SOC 2 compliance logs
MCPX provides foundational controls:
API Key Auth: Token-based access
ACL Per Tool: Access control lists
Consumer Tags: Tag-based management
Infrastructure Policies: General enforcement
Connectors & Extensibility
Pre-built catalog vs. DIY approach.
Webrix provides 100+ connectors:
100+ MCPs: Slack, Jira, GitHub, Notion
API-to-MCP: Convert any REST API
Employee-Driven: Teams propose new MCPs
Instant Value: Start on day one
MCPX offers focused options:
13 Pre-built MCPs: Core connectors
Tool Customization: Extend and modify
Bring Your Own: Build additional MCPs
Lightweight Focus: Core aggregation
Employee Enablement
Self-service portal vs. developer infrastructure.
Webrix enables self-service:
Employee Portal: Browse MCPs, toolkits, prompts
Machine Users: Agent-to-agent automation
One-Click Connect: Cursor, Claude, VS Code
No IT Bottleneck: Self-service discovery
MCPX focuses on infrastructure:
No Employee UI: Technical infrastructure only
Developer-Centric: Config file management
API-First: Integration via APIs
IT Setup Required: DevOps intervention needed
Guardrails Granularity
Fine-grained vs. infrastructure-level governance.
Webrix offers fine-grained policies:
Per-Agent: Policies for Cursor, Claude, custom
Per-MCP: Access and limits per connector
Per-Team: Different policies by risk
Per-User: Individual RBAC inheritance
MCPX provides infrastructure controls:
General Policies: Infrastructure-level enforcement
ACL Per Tool: Access control lists
Consumer Tags: Tag-based management
DIY Granularity: Build custom as needed
FAQs
Open-source core is free for personal use. Enterprise requires on-prem deployment. Webrix is commercial with managed deployment.
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