Comparison
cc-switch vs koog
Verdict
Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick koog if koog offers JVM-centric AI agent development with support for wide-ranging deployment environments from Kotlin.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | koog |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (5d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 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 Jul 11, 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
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents
- koog
- A JVM-based framework for building enterprise-ready AI agents
Stars
- cc-switch
- 134k
- koog
- 4.6k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 9.2k
- koog
- 474
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- koog
- 195
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- koog
- Kotlin
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- koog
- Koog offers JVM-centric AI agent development with support for wide-ranging deployment environments from Kotlin.
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- koog
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- koog
- -
License
- 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.
- koog
- Apache-2.0 License grants permissive use with attribution requirement.
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Sep 17, 2026
- koog
- Sep 14, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- koog
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 2d
- koog
- 5d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 2.8k
- koog
- 195
Stars delta
- cc-switch
- +13k (30d)
- koog
- +64 (30d)
Open issues delta
- cc-switch
- +687 (30d)
- koog
- +20 (30d)
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- koog
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- koog
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; koog is Kotlin.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, koog 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 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.
Choose koog if…
- koog is primarily Kotlin; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: koog is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to koog: agentframework, agentic-ai, agents, ai-agents-framework.
- Need JVM-based fault-tolerant AI agents across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, and web browsers
When NOT to use koog
- Primarily working outside of JVM environments, such as pure Python or JavaScript projects without JVM support
- Looking for an AI agent framework that does not require JDK 17 or Kotlin 2.3.10 or higher
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (JetBrains/koog) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (JetBrains/koog) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (JetBrains/koog) · observed Sep 14, 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: cc-switch 134k · koog 4.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and koog?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. koog: A JVM-based framework for building enterprise-ready AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over koog?
- Choose cc-switch over koog when cc-switch is primarily Rust; koog is Kotlin; License: cc-switch is MIT, koog 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 choose koog over cc-switch?
- Choose koog over cc-switch when koog is primarily Kotlin; cc-switch is Rust; License: koog is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to koog: agentframework, agentic-ai, agents, ai-agents-framework; Need JVM-based fault-tolerant AI agents across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, and web browsers.
- 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.
- When should I avoid koog?
- Primarily working outside of JVM environments, such as pure Python or JavaScript projects without JVM support Looking for an AI agent framework that does not require JDK 17 or Kotlin 2.3.10 or higher
- Is cc-switch or koog more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 4,579). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and koog open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, koog: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or koog?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and koog alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, koog 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, cc-switch or koog?
- cc-switch: Very active. koog: 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 cc-switch and koog?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; koog trust report.