Comparison
cc-switch vs genie
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; genie is Java; pick genie when genie is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | genie |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- genie
- Distributed Big Data Orchestration Service
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- genie
- 1.8k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- genie
- 374
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- genie
- 19
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- genie
- Java
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- cc-switch is a cross-platform desktop tool for managing AI agents written in Rust and TypeScript.
- genie
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- genie
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- genie
- -
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.
- genie
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- genie
- Jul 13, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- genie
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- genie
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- genie
- 19
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- genie
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- genie
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; genie is Java.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, genie 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 genie if…
- genie is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: genie is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to genie: big-data, bigdata, cloud, configuration.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use genie
- 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.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (farion1231/cc-switch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Netflix/genie) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (Netflix/genie) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (Netflix/genie) · observed Jul 13, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · genie 1.8k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and genie?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for multiple AI agents. genie: Distributed Big Data Orchestration Service. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over genie?
- Choose cc-switch over genie when cc-switch is primarily Rust; genie is Java; License: cc-switch is MIT, genie 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 genie over cc-switch?
- Choose genie over cc-switch when genie is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust; License: genie is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to genie: big-data, bigdata, cloud, configuration; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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 genie?
- 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. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is cc-switch or genie more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 1,763). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and genie open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, genie: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or genie?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and genie alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, genie 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 genie?
- cc-switch: Very active. genie: 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 genie?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; genie trust report.