Decision matrix for choosing the right Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway based on deployment requirements. The table maps common use cases to recommended platforms and explains why, including Arcade for custom multi-tenant applications and private or air-gapped deployments with delegated authentication, Docker MCP Gateway for local open-source development, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore for AWS-native environments, Composio for rapid SaaS prototyping, Merge for HRIS and ATS integration maintenance, Obot for self-hosted MCP platform management, and Kong AI Gateway for organizations with existing Kong infrastructure. It highlights the strengths, deployment trade-offs, and evaluation outcomes for each recommendation.