Comparison
composio vs open-connector
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 open-connector if open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | composio | open-connector |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d 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 Aug 23, 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.
- open-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
Stars
- composio
- 30k
- open-connector
- 5.8k
Forks
- composio
- 4.8k
- open-connector
- 511
Open issues
- composio
- 86
- open-connector
- 3
Language
- composio
- TypeScript
- open-connector
- 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.
- open-connector
- open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI.
Persona
- composio
- -
- open-connector
- -
Runtime
- composio
- -
- open-connector
- -
License
- composio
- MIT
- open-connector
- Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license
Last pushed
- composio
- Sep 18, 2026
- open-connector
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- composio
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- composio
- 86
- open-connector
- 3
Stars delta
- composio
- +513 (30d)
- open-connector
- +2.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- composio
- +21 (30d)
- open-connector
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- composio
- Trust report
- open-connector
- Trust report
Choose composio if…
- License: composio is MIT, open-connector 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 open-connector if…
- License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, composio is MIT.
- Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli.
- open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- open-connector ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
When NOT to use open-connector
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0.
- In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
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 (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: composio 30k · open-connector 5.8k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between composio and open-connector?
- composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action with pre-authenticated toolkits and a sandboxed workbench.. open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose composio over open-connector?
- Choose composio over open-connector when License: composio is MIT, open-connector 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 open-connector over composio?
- Choose open-connector over composio when License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, composio is MIT; Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli; open-connector ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; open-connector ships an MCP server manifest; When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
- 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 open-connector?
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0. In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
- Is composio or open-connector more popular on GitHub?
- composio has more GitHub stars (30,228 vs 5,832). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are composio and open-connector open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (composio: MIT, open-connector: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to composio or open-connector?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at composio alternatives and open-connector alternatives (composio markdown twin, open-connector 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 open-connector?
- composio: Very active. open-connector: 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 composio and open-connector?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: composio trust report; open-connector trust report.