Comparison
ballerine vs cc-switch
Verdict
Pick ballerine when ballerine is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; ballerine is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | ballerine | cc-switch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (6d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- ballerine
- Open-source infrastructure and data orchestration platform for risk decisioning
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
Stars
- ballerine
- 2.4k
- cc-switch
- 116k
Forks
- ballerine
- 304
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
Open issues
- ballerine
- 0
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
Language
- ballerine
- TypeScript
- cc-switch
- Rust
Adopt for
- ballerine
- -
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
Persona
- ballerine
- -
- cc-switch
- -
Runtime
- ballerine
- -
- cc-switch
- -
License
- ballerine
- Other
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is distributed under the MIT License, allowing free modification and distribution as long as copyright notices are retained and changed licenses do not restrict usage.
Last pushed
- ballerine
- Jul 8, 2026
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- ballerine
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, Developer Tools
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- ballerine
- 6d
- cc-switch
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- ballerine
- 0
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
Owner type
- ballerine
- Organization
- cc-switch
- User
Full report
- ballerine
- Trust report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
Choose ballerine if…
- ballerine is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: ballerine is Other, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to ballerine: back-office, case-management, compliance, dashboard.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use ballerine
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; ballerine is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, ballerine is Other.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: claude code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent.
- If you require seamless interaction with multiple AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI in a single interface.
When NOT to use cc-switch
- If you are looking for a web-based or mobile app; cc-switch is strictly desktop-focused.
- Requires manual curation of supported agents, limiting its utility if your primary agent is not included by default.
- You prioritize the use of proprietary tools over open-source solutions.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ballerine-io/ballerine) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (ballerine-io/ballerine) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (ballerine-io/ballerine) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: ballerine 2.4k · cc-switch 116k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between ballerine and cc-switch?
- ballerine: Open-source infrastructure and data orchestration platform for risk decisioning. cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose ballerine over cc-switch?
- Choose ballerine over cc-switch when ballerine is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: ballerine is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to ballerine: back-office, case-management, compliance, dashboard; Also covers Computer Vision.
- When should I choose cc-switch over ballerine?
- Choose cc-switch over ballerine when cc-switch is primarily Rust; ballerine is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, ballerine is Other; Tags unique to cc-switch: claude code, codex, desktop-app, hermes-agent; If you require seamless interaction with multiple AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI in a single interface.
- When should I avoid ballerine?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid cc-switch?
- If you are looking for a web-based or mobile app; cc-switch is strictly desktop-focused. Requires manual curation of supported agents, limiting its utility if your primary agent is not included by default. You prioritize the use of proprietary tools over open-source solutions.
- Is ballerine or cc-switch more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 2,404). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are ballerine and cc-switch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (ballerine: Other, cc-switch: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to ballerine or cc-switch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at ballerine alternatives and cc-switch alternatives (ballerine markdown twin, cc-switch 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, ballerine or cc-switch?
- ballerine: Very active. cc-switch: Very 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 ballerine and cc-switch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: ballerine trust report; cc-switch trust report.