--- title: "cc-switch vs mastra" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-mastra-ai-mastra" tools: ["farion1231-cc-switch", "mastra-ai-mastra"] --- # cc-switch vs mastra *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick cc-switch if cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript; pick mastra if mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents, offering a dual-license model with enterprise features. [cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) reports 134k GitHub stars, 9.2k forks, and 2.8k open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [mastra](https://mastra.ai) has 28k stars, 2.8k forks, and 520 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch) and [mastra's repository](https://github.com/mastra-ai/mastra). | | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [mastra](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents | Modern TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents | | Stars | 133,715 | 28,149 | | Forks | 9,227 | 2,817 | | Open issues | 2,786 | 520 | | Language | Rust | TypeScript | | Adopt for | cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript. | Mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents, offering a dual-license model with enterprise features. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | 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. | Mastra operates under a dual-license model, with the core framework under Apache License 2.0 and enterprise features under the Mastra Enterprise License. | | Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [mastra](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 2d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 2.8k | 520 | | Stars delta | +13k (30d) | +920 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +687 (30d) | +51 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra/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. ## Decision facts: mastra - **Pricing:** freemium - The core framework is free and open-source under Apache License 2.0, but enterprise features require a valid enterprise license for production use. - **Requirements:** Requires TypeScript and Node.js for development. - **Adopt for:** Mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents, offering a dual-license model with enterprise features. - **License detail:** Mastra operates under a dual-license model, with the core framework under Apache License 2.0 and enterprise features under the Mastra Enterprise License. ## Choose when ### Choose cc-switch if… - cc-switch is primarily Rust; mastra is TypeScript. - License: cc-switch is MIT, mastra is Other. - 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. ### Choose mastra if… - mastra is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust. - License: mastra is Other, cc-switch is MIT. - Pricing: The core framework is free and open-source under Apache License 2.0, but enterprise features require a valid enterprise license for production use.. - Requirements: Requires TypeScript and Node.js for development.. - Tags unique to mastra: agents, ai, chatbots, evals. - When you need a TypeScript framework that supports AI functionalities such as chatbots, evaluations, and text-to-speech. ## 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. ## When NOT to use mastra - If your project strictly requires an entirely open-source solution without any proprietary enterprise components. - When you prefer frameworks that do not differentiate between open-source and enterprise features, as Mastra has distinct enterprise features that require a separate license. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between cc-switch and mastra? cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. mastra: Modern TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose cc-switch over mastra? Choose cc-switch over mastra when cc-switch is primarily Rust; mastra is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, mastra is Other; 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 mastra over cc-switch? Choose mastra over cc-switch when mastra is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: mastra is Other, cc-switch is MIT; Pricing: The core framework is free and open-source under Apache License 2.0, but enterprise features require a valid enterprise license for production use.; Requirements: Requires TypeScript and Node.js for development.; Tags unique to mastra: agents, ai, chatbots, evals; When you need a TypeScript framework that supports AI functionalities such as chatbots, evaluations, and text-to-speech. ### 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 mastra? If your project strictly requires an entirely open-source solution without any proprietary enterprise components. When you prefer frameworks that do not differentiate between open-source and enterprise features, as Mastra has distinct enterprise features that require a separate license. ### Is cc-switch or mastra more popular on GitHub? cc-switch has more GitHub stars (133,715 vs 28,149). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are cc-switch and mastra open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, mastra: Other). ### Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or mastra? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [cc-switch alternatives](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) and [mastra alternatives](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra/alternatives) ([cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md), [mastra markdown twin](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra/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/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-mastra-ai-mastra.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, cc-switch or mastra? cc-switch: Very active. mastra: 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 mastra? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [cc-switch trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust); [mastra trust report](/tools/mastra-ai-mastra/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=farion1231-cc-switch) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_