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title: "process-compose vs cc-switch"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/f1bonacc1-process-compose-vs-farion1231-cc-switch"
tools: ["f1bonacc1-process-compose", "farion1231-cc-switch"]
---

# process-compose vs cc-switch

*GraphCanon updated Jul 15, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick process-compose when process-compose is primarily Go; cc-switch is Rust; pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; process-compose is Go.

[process-compose](https://f1bonacc1.github.io/process-compose/) reports 2.6k GitHub stars, 135 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) has 116k stars, 7.8k forks, and 1.9k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [process-compose's repository](https://github.com/F1bonacc1/process-compose) and [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch).

| | [process-compose](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose.md) | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Process Compose is a simple and flexible scheduler and orchestrator to manage non-containerized applications. | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents |
| Stars | 2,567 | 115,863 |
| Forks | 135 | 7,759 |
| Open issues | 16 | 1,863 |
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Adopt for | - | cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | 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.  |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [process-compose](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose.md) | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 3d | 0d |
| Open issues (now) | 16 | 1.9k |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: cc-switch

- **Adopt for:** cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- **License detail:** 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. 

## Choose when

### Choose process-compose if…

- process-compose is primarily Go; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: process-compose is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to process-compose: docker, go, golang, open-source.

### Choose cc-switch if…

- cc-switch is primarily Rust; process-compose is Go.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, process-compose is Apache-2.0.
- 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 process-compose

- 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 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.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between process-compose and cc-switch?

process-compose: Process Compose is a simple and flexible scheduler and orchestrator to manage non-containerized applications.. 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 process-compose over cc-switch?

Choose process-compose over cc-switch when process-compose is primarily Go; cc-switch is Rust; License: process-compose is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to process-compose: docker, go, golang, open-source.

### When should I choose cc-switch over process-compose?

Choose cc-switch over process-compose when cc-switch is primarily Rust; process-compose is Go; License: cc-switch is MIT, process-compose is Apache-2.0; 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 process-compose?

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 process-compose or cc-switch more popular on GitHub?

cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 2,567). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are process-compose and cc-switch open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (process-compose: Apache-2.0, cc-switch: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to process-compose or cc-switch?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [process-compose alternatives](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose/alternatives) and [cc-switch alternatives](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) ([process-compose markdown twin](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose/alternatives.md), [cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/f1bonacc1-process-compose-vs-farion1231-cc-switch.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, process-compose or cc-switch?

process-compose: 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 process-compose and cc-switch?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [process-compose trust report](/tools/f1bonacc1-process-compose/trust); [cc-switch trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=f1bonacc1-process-compose`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=f1bonacc1-process-compose)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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