Comparison
ECC vs Hexabot
Verdict
Pick ECC if eCC is an agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and large language models, emphasizing skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development; pick Hexabot if hexabot v3 is an AI automation platform that specializes in integrating workflows, actions, agents, and conversational interfaces.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ECC | Hexabot |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (26d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18 As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- ECC
- Agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and LLMs
- Hexabot
- AI workflow automation platform combining workflows, actions, agents, and conversational channels
Stars
- ECC
- 261k
- Hexabot
- 1.2k
Forks
- ECC
- 39k
- Hexabot
- 240
Open issues
- ECC
- 227
- Hexabot
- 25
Language
- ECC
- JavaScript
- Hexabot
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- ECC
- ECC is an agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and large language models, emphasizing skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development.
- Hexabot
- Hexabot v3 is an AI automation platform that specializes in integrating workflows, actions, agents, and conversational interfaces.
Persona
- ECC
- -
- Hexabot
- -
Runtime
- ECC
- -
- Hexabot
- -
License
- ECC
- ECC is available under the MIT license, ensuring it remains free for open-source projects. However, for private repositories, ECC Pro offers a paid GitHub App service.
- Hexabot
- Other
Last pushed
- ECC
- Sep 17, 2026
- Hexabot
- Aug 24, 2026
Categories
- ECC
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- Hexabot
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- ECC
- Very active (96%)
- Hexabot
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- ECC
- 0d
- Hexabot
- 26d
Open issues (now)
- ECC
- 227
- Hexabot
- 25
Stars delta
- ECC
- +21k (30d)
- Hexabot
- +71 (30d)
Open issues delta
- ECC
- +105 (30d)
- Hexabot
- +3 (30d)
Owner type
- ECC
- User
- Hexabot
- Organization
OSV dependency advisories
- ECC
- No published findings from this source as of 2026-09-18
- Hexabot
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- ECC
- Trust report
- Hexabot
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · ECC: Node.js runtime · Hexabot: Node.js runtime
Choose ECC if…
- ECC is primarily JavaScript; Hexabot is TypeScript.
- License: ECC is MIT, Hexabot is Other.
- Pricing: ECC is free for open-source projects, but private repositories require a paid subscription starting at $19 per seat per month..
- Requirements: ECC requires a JavaScript environment and can be installed via guided setup or native plugin commands..
- Tags unique to ECC: ai-agents, anthropic, claude, claude-code.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Use ECC when you need to optimize the performance of AI agents and large language models, particularly if you are working with platforms like Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor.
When NOT to use ECC
- Avoid ECC if your project does not require the specific features it offers, such as skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development, and if you are looking for a more generalized L
Choose Hexabot if…
- Hexabot is primarily TypeScript; ECC is JavaScript.
- License: Hexabot is Other, ECC is MIT.
- Tags unique to Hexabot: agents, ai-automation, automation, chatbot.
- When you require a single runtime environment for both chatbot interactions and backend workflow automations.
When NOT to use Hexabot
- For projects needing only basic automation without the need for conversational interfaces or advanced agent functionalities.
- When working on small-scale applications that do not benefit from extensive integration of several AI tools and services.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (affaan-m/ECC) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (hexabot-ai/Hexabot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (hexabot-ai/Hexabot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (hexabot-ai/Hexabot) · observed Aug 24, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ECC 261k · Hexabot 1.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ECC and Hexabot?
- ECC: Agent harness performance optimization system for AI agents and LLMs. Hexabot: AI workflow automation platform combining workflows, actions, agents, and conversational channels. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ECC over Hexabot?
- Choose ECC over Hexabot when ECC is primarily JavaScript; Hexabot is TypeScript; License: ECC is MIT, Hexabot is Other; Pricing: ECC is free for open-source projects, but private repositories require a paid subscription starting at $19 per seat per month.; Requirements: ECC requires a JavaScript environment and can be installed via guided setup or native plugin commands.; Tags unique to ECC: ai-agents, anthropic, claude, claude-code; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Use ECC when you need to optimize the performance of AI agents and large language models, particularly if you are working with platforms like Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, or Cursor.
- When should I choose Hexabot over ECC?
- Choose Hexabot over ECC when Hexabot is primarily TypeScript; ECC is JavaScript; License: Hexabot is Other, ECC is MIT; Tags unique to Hexabot: agents, ai-automation, automation, chatbot; When you require a single runtime environment for both chatbot interactions and backend workflow automations.
- When should I avoid ECC?
- Avoid ECC if your project does not require the specific features it offers, such as skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development, and if you are looking for a more generalized L
- When should I avoid Hexabot?
- For projects needing only basic automation without the need for conversational interfaces or advanced agent functionalities. When working on small-scale applications that do not benefit from extensive integration of several AI tools and services.
- Is ECC or Hexabot more popular on GitHub?
- ECC has more GitHub stars (261,432 vs 1,232). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ECC and Hexabot open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ECC: MIT, Hexabot: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to ECC or Hexabot?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ECC alternatives and Hexabot alternatives (ECC markdown twin, Hexabot markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, ECC or Hexabot?
- ECC: Very active. Hexabot: Active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for ECC and Hexabot?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ECC trust report; Hexabot trust report.