Comparison
composio vs surf
Verdict
Pick composio if composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python; pick surf if surf is an AI agent that automates interaction within E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language commands.
Markdown twin · composio alternatives · surf alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
Trust & integrity
| Signal | composio | surf |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (10d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization 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 lockfile (source not queried) 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
- composio
- Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.
- surf
- AI agent powered by OpenAI for interacting with E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language
Stars
- composio
- 30k
- surf
- 870
Forks
- composio
- 4.8k
- surf
- 143
Open issues
- composio
- 86
- surf
- 8
Language
- composio
- TypeScript
- surf
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- composio
- Composio is a toolkit for developing AI agents with pre-authenticated toolkits, context management, and a sandboxed workbench, supporting TypeScript and Python.
- surf
- Surf is an AI agent that automates interaction within E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language commands.
Persona
- composio
- -
- surf
- -
Runtime
- composio
- -
- surf
- -
License
- composio
- MIT
- surf
- Apache-2.0, providing free use, modification, and distribution with conditions that ensure legal use and attribution.
Last pushed
- composio
- Sep 18, 2026
- surf
- Sep 9, 2026
Categories
- composio
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- surf
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- composio
- Very active (96%)
- surf
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- composio
- 0d
- surf
- 10d
Open issues (now)
- composio
- 86
- surf
- 8
Stars delta
- composio
- +513 (30d)
- surf
- +27 (30d)
Open issues delta
- composio
- +21 (30d)
- surf
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- composio
- Trust report
- surf
- Trust report
Choose composio if…
- License: composio is MIT, surf is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops.
- When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents.
When NOT to use composio
- If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python.
- If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup.
- If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed.
- If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK.
Choose surf if…
- License: surf is Apache-2.0, composio is MIT.
- Pricing: Free for usage under the Apache license; premium features or services may incur additional fees depending on OpenAI's and E2B’s policies..
- Tags unique to surf: ai, automation, cua, desktop.
- When you need to interact with E2B’s specific virtual desktop environment and require seamless natural language understanding capabilities from OpenAI.
When NOT to use surf
- Avoid using Surf if your projects do not involve E2B’s virtual desktop environment or if you require integration with other specific virtual desktop software unsupported by this tool.
- Do not opt for Surf if you need direct control over the execution of tasks and prefer manual interaction rather than relying on AI to interpret commands.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Sep 18, 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 (e2b-dev/surf) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (e2b-dev/surf) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (e2b-dev/surf) · observed Sep 9, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: composio 30k · surf 870 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between composio and surf?
- composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.. surf: AI agent powered by OpenAI for interacting with E2B's virtual desktop environment via natural language. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose composio over surf?
- Choose composio over surf when License: composio is MIT, surf is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to composio: agentic-ai, ai-agents, function-calling, llmops; When you need a toolkit that supports TypeScript and Python for developing AI agents.
- When should I choose surf over composio?
- Choose surf over composio when License: surf is Apache-2.0, composio is MIT; Pricing: Free for usage under the Apache license; premium features or services may incur additional fees depending on OpenAI's and E2B’s policies.; Tags unique to surf: ai, automation, cua, desktop; When you need to interact with E2B’s specific virtual desktop environment and require seamless natural language understanding capabilities from OpenAI.
- When should I avoid composio?
- If you are working exclusively with languages other than TypeScript or Python. If you do not require pre-authenticated toolkits and prefer manual setup. If you need a more specialized workbench that is not sandboxed. If you are looking for a solution that does not integrate with specific providers like OpenAI Agents or Claude Agent SDK.
- When should I avoid surf?
- Avoid using Surf if your projects do not involve E2B’s virtual desktop environment or if you require integration with other specific virtual desktop software unsupported by this tool. Do not opt for Surf if you need direct control over the execution of tasks and prefer manual interaction rather than relying on AI to interpret commands.
- Is composio or surf more popular on GitHub?
- composio has more GitHub stars (30,228 vs 870). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are composio and surf open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (composio: MIT, surf: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to composio or surf?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at composio alternatives and surf alternatives (composio markdown twin, surf 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, composio or surf?
- composio: Very active. surf: 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 composio and surf?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: composio trust report; surf trust report.