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Obot MCP Gateway

Webrix vs. Obot: Managed Platform vs. K8s-Native Open Source

Obot is an open-source K8s-native gateway with GitOps workflows. Webrix is a managed access control plane with 100+ connectors, machine users, and SCIM proven at 5,000+ employees.

Last updated: January 2026

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Webrix Admin Console

Managed access control plane. 100+ connectors, machine users, SCIM provisioning, and 5,000+ employee deployments.
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Obot Control Plane

Open-source K8s-native gateway. MCP catalog, GitOps workflows, composite MCP servers, and LDAP SSO.
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The Bottom Line

Obot is open-source with K8s deployment and GitOps config for DevOps teams. Webrix provides managed deployment, 100+ connectors, and SCIM provisioning at enterprise scale.
Webrix iconBest for Webrix
Enterprises needing managed deployment with 100+ connectors and SCIM.
Best for Obot
K8s teams wanting open-source with GitOps workflows and LDAP SSO.
Key Differentiator
Webrix offers managed deployment with 100+ connectors and SCIM. Obot provides K8s-native infrastructure with GitOps config.

Feature Comparison

FeatureWebrix Agent Access PlatformObot MCP Gateway
ArchitectureAccess Control Layer—managed for youMCP Pipe—K8s-native infrastructure
DeploymentSaaS, on-prem, or air-gappedDocker (dev), Kubernetes (prod)
ConfigurationWeb admin UI + APIWeb UI + GitOps workflows
LicensingCommercialOpen source + Enterprise Edition
AuthenticationOAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SSO (Okta/Entra/JumpCloud)OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, LDAP SSO
Identity & AccessRBAC, SCIM, Groups, Auto-provisioningRBAC, Groups, User isolation, Email-domain
Machine UsersService accounts for automationNot supported
MCP Catalog100+ MCPs + API-to-MCPMCP catalog + composite servers
ProvisioningSCIM auto-provisioningManual or custom integration
ObservabilitySplunk/Loki/Grafana integrationsHealth monitoring, audit log export
ComplianceSOC 2 Type II certifiedSOC 2 Type II certified

Who Each Solution Is Best For

Webrix is Best For:
Enterprises needing managed deployment with automated provisioning. Ideal if you:
Want SaaS, on-prem, or air-gapped options
Need 100+ pre-built connectors
Require SCIM for automated user provisioning
Need machine users for agent workflows
Prefer managed infrastructure without K8s
Obot is Best For:
K8s teams wanting open-source with GitOps workflows. Ideal if you:
Prefer open-source infrastructure
Have DevOps comfortable with GitOps
Want built-in MCP catalog with discovery
Prefer LDAP SSO over SCIM
Can manage K8s infrastructure
Deployment & Configuration

Deployment & Configuration

Managed deployment vs. K8s-native infrastructure.

Webrix offers managed deployment:

    SaaS or On-Prem: SOC 2 compliant, no K8s required
    Air-Gapped: Fully isolated environments
    Web Admin UI: Visual configuration
    Managed Updates: Vendor handles infrastructure

Obot provides K8s-native deployment:

    Kubernetes Required: K8s clusters for production
    GitOps Workflows: Infrastructure-as-code config
    Open Source: Full source access
    Self-Managed: You handle cluster ops
Security & Provisioning

Security & Provisioning

SCIM automation vs. LDAP with manual provisioning.

Webrix delivers automated provisioning:

    SCIM Provisioning: Auto user lifecycle
    Machine Users: Service accounts for CI/CD
    SSO: Okta, Entra, JumpCloud
    Audit Trails: SOC 2 compliance logs

Obot provides access controls:

    LDAP SSO: Directory integration
    User Isolation: Per-user credentials
    Email-Domain: Restrict by domain
    No SCIM: Manual provisioning
Connectors & MCP Catalog

Connectors & MCP Catalog

Pre-built connectors vs. catalog with composite servers.

Webrix provides 100+ connectors:

    100+ MCPs: Slack, Jira, GitHub, Notion
    API-to-MCP: Convert any REST API
    Employee-Driven: Teams propose new MCPs
    Version Control: Track with rollback

Obot includes MCP catalog:

    MCP Catalog: Searchable directory
    Composite Servers: Combine multiple MCPs
    Trust Levels: IT-verified indicators
    Bring Your Own: Add internal MCPs
Management & Operations

Management & Operations

Managed operations vs. self-managed infrastructure.

Webrix provides managed operations:

    Usage Analytics: Track by team and use case
    Audit Trails: Complete compliance logs
    Cost Visibility: Token monitoring
    Managed Updates: Vendor handles patches

Obot offers infrastructure observability:

    Health Monitoring: Server performance
    Session Tracking: Active MCP sessions
    Audit Log Export: External analysis
    GitOps Config: Version-controlled policies

FAQs

Open-source edition is free. Enterprise Edition with Okta/Entra and SLA support has unlisted pricing. Webrix is commercial with all features included.

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