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Docker MCP Gateway Pricing

freemiumopen sourcelast verified August 26, 2026official site ↗
PlanPriceNotes
Open Source CLIofficial source ↗$0checked 2026-08-26Full standalone CLI binary, containerized MCP server orchestration, and local proxy routing
Docker Personalofficial source ↗$0checked 2026-08-26Docker Desktop MCP Toolkit GUI, catalog integration for individual developers and small businesses (<$10M revenue)
Docker Proofficial source ↗USD 5/monthchecked 2026-08-26Commercial Docker Desktop license with advanced developer tools, private repositories, and container execution
Docker Businessofficial source ↗USD 24/monthchecked 2026-08-26Centralized policy management, SSO/SCIM enforcement, image access management, and enterprise support

structured from cited official pricing sources: “Docker MCP Gateway is free and open source as a standalone CLI plugin. For desktop GUI workflows via the MCP Toolkit in Docker Desktop, it is free for personal use, education, and small businesses under Docker Personal, while commercial use in larger organizations starts at $5 per user per month on Docker Pro.”

Self-hosting cost

Docker MCP Gateway is open source. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

Free & cheaper MCP Servers

same category, free plan or open-source license

MCP Inspectoropen sourceFree and 100% open source under the MIT license ($0 software cost). mcp-inspector is the official Model Context Protocol developer testing suite, running entirely locally via npx/Node.js with no subscription tiers, cloud fees, or telemetry.MCP-Scanopen source100% free and open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) security auditing and vulnerability scanner developed by Invariant Labs (Apache-2.0 License). Analyzes MCP client configurations, tool schemas, and server definitions to detect prompt injection vectors, malicious tool poisoning, cross-server shadowing, and unintended permission escalation at zero software cost.GitHub MCP Serveropen sourceFree and 100% open source under the MIT license. GitHub MCP Server has no licensing fees or subscription tiers; API operations run locally or via remote endpoints against standard GitHub account API rate limits.MCP Registryopen sourceMCP Registry is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. Developers can freely search, inspect, and publish server metadata across the Model Context Protocol ecosystem.
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FAQ

How much does Docker MCP Gateway cost?

Docker MCP Gateway is free and open source as a standalone CLI plugin. For desktop GUI workflows via the MCP Toolkit in Docker Desktop, it is free for personal use, education, and small businesses under Docker Personal, while commercial use in larger organizations starts at $5 per user per month on Docker Pro. Paid pricing starts at $5 per user per month.

Does Docker MCP Gateway have a free plan?

Yes — Docker MCP Gateway has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.

Can you self-host Docker MCP Gateway for free?

Docker MCP Gateway is open source. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

What are free or cheaper Docker MCP Gateway alternatives?

MCP Inspector, MCP-Scan, GitHub MCP Server are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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