Comparison
composio vs open-connector
Verdict
Pick composio if composio is a development toolkit and workbench that supports the creation of AI agents with features such as tool search, context management, authentication, and more. It operates in TypeScript under the MIT license; 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.
Markdown twin · composio alternatives · open-connector alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | composio | open-connector |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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.
- open-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
Stars
- composio
- 30k
- open-connector
- 3.4k
Forks
- composio
- 4.7k
- open-connector
- 261
Open issues
- composio
- 65
- open-connector
- 3
Language
- composio
- TypeScript
- open-connector
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- composio
- Composio is a development toolkit and workbench that supports the creation of AI agents with features such as tool search, context management, authentication, and more. It operates in TypeScript under the MIT license.
- 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
- Aug 16, 2026
- open-connector
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- composio
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- composio
- 0d
- open-connector
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- composio
- 65
- open-connector
- 3
Stars delta
- composio
- +458 (30d)
- open-connector
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- composio
- -6 (30d)
- open-connector
- Unknown
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, agents, function-calling, gpt-4.
- - When you are developing AI agents and require robust functionalities like advanced tool search and context management within a sandboxed environment.
When NOT to use composio
- - For projects that do not align with TypeScript, which could limit the utility of Composio’s specific development ecosystem.
- - When the project's requirements extend beyond basic tool search and context management; other specialized frameworks may offer more tailored solutions for those needs.
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 Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (ComposioHQ/composio) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: composio 30k · open-connector 3.4k (synced Aug 16, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between composio and open-connector?
- composio: Build AI agents that turn intent into action.. 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, agents, function-calling, gpt-4; - When you are developing AI agents and require robust functionalities like advanced tool search and context management within a sandboxed environment.
- 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?
- - For projects that do not align with TypeScript, which could limit the utility of Composio’s specific development ecosystem. - When the project's requirements extend beyond basic tool search and context management; other specialized frameworks may offer more tailored solutions for those needs.
- 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 (29,715 vs 3,362). 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.