Arcade
Per-user OAuth and MCP runtime for production agents
What is Arcade?
Arcade is an MCP runtime focused on per-user OAuth and authenticated tool execution, so multi-user agents can act in Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, etc., with each end user's own permissions. Sold to teams building production agents that need to behave correctly when User A and User B share the same agent but have different access. Ships an open-source MCP framework alongside the hosted runtime.
Tools for building, hosting, testing, observing, connecting, and giving memory or computer access to AI agents.
See the full Agent Infrastructure guide to compare more tools, buyer criteria, and related workflows.
Use cases to evaluate
Multi-tenant B2B agent that acts in each customer's Google Workspace
Internal Slack copilot with per-employee permissions
Sales agent writing to each rep's own Salesforce records
Building custom MCP tools with OAuth using the open-source framework
Fit to evaluate
B2B SaaS teams adding agent features with end-user auth
Platform teams standardizing OAuth for many internal agents
Devs who want both a hosted runtime and a self-hostable framework
Enterprises needing SSO/SAML/RBAC around agent tool use
Business fit
Right for you if you are shipping a multi-user agent (B2B SaaS, internal copilot) and need each user to authorize their own Google, Slack, or Salesforce account. The separation of 'standard' vs 'pro' tool executions is worth modeling against your traffic. Skip if your agent runs as a single service account or if you already have a working OAuth broker.
How to evaluate Arcade
Use this category when a business wants agents that do work across tools, APIs, browsers, and data sources.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map Arcade to one concrete workflow first, such as multi-tenant b2b agent that acts in each customer's google workspace. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare tool-calling, memory, browser automation, evals, observability, and deployment controls.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist Arcade against Orgo, Browser Use, Browserbase so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Hobby free: 100 user challenges, 1K standard tool execs, 50 pro tool execs, 1 hosted MCP server. Growth $25/mo + overages: $0.05 per user challenge, $0.01 per standard exec, $0.50 per pro exec, $0.05/hr per hosted MCP server. Enterprise custom. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the technical setup matches your team.
Compare Arcade with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Multi-tenant B2B agent that acts in each customer's Google Workspace, Internal Slack copilot with per-employee permissions |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | B2B SaaS teams adding agent features with end-user auth, Platform teams standardizing OAuth for many internal agents |
| Implementation effort | Technical setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Free plan + paid plans |
| Closest alternatives | OrgoBrowser UseBrowserbaseHyperbrowser |
Arcade pricing
| Model | Free plan + paid plans |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Hobby free: 100 user challenges, 1K standard tool execs, 50 pro tool execs, 1 hosted MCP server. Growth $25/mo + overages: $0.05 per user challenge, $0.01 per standard exec, $0.50 per pro exec, $0.05/hr per hosted MCP server. Enterprise custom. |
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Common questions about Arcade
What is Arcade?
Arcade is an MCP runtime focused on per-user OAuth and authenticated tool execution, so multi-user agents can act in Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, etc., with each end user's own permissions. Sold to teams building production agents that need to behave correctly when User A and User B share the same agent but have different access. Ships an open-source MCP framework alongside the hosted runtime.
What is Arcade used for?
Common use cases: Multi-tenant B2B agent that acts in each customer's Google Workspace; Internal Slack copilot with per-employee permissions; Sales agent writing to each rep's own Salesforce records; Building custom MCP tools with OAuth using the open-source framework.
How much does Arcade cost?
Hobby free: 100 user challenges, 1K standard tool execs, 50 pro tool execs, 1 hosted MCP server. Growth $25/mo + overages: $0.05 per user challenge, $0.01 per standard exec, $0.50 per pro exec, $0.05/hr per hosted MCP server. Enterprise custom.
Who is Arcade best for?
Arcade fits B2B SaaS teams adding agent features with end-user auth, Platform teams standardizing OAuth for many internal agents, Devs who want both a hosted runtime and a self-hostable framework, Enterprises needing SSO/SAML/RBAC around agent tool use. Right for you if you are shipping a multi-user agent (B2B SaaS, internal copilot) and need each user to authorize their own Google, Slack, or Salesforce account. The separation of 'standard' vs 'pro' tool executions is worth modeling against your traffic. Skip if your agent runs as a single service account or if you already have a working OAuth broker.
What are alternatives to Arcade?
Common alternatives to Arcade include Orgo, Browser Use, Browserbase, Hyperbrowser, Steel, Anchor Browser.