Comparison
cc-switch vs open-connector
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; open-connector is TypeScript; pick open-connector when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | open-connector |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- cc-switch
- A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io
- open-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting 1000+ SaaS providers to AI agents through SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- open-connector
- 1.3k
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- open-connector
- 75
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- open-connector
- 2
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- open-connector
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- open-connector
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- open-connector
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- open-connector
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- open-connector
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- open-connector
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- open-connector
- 2
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- open-connector
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- open-connector
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; open-connector is TypeScript.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, open-connector is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
When NOT to use cc-switch
- 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.
Choose open-connector if…
- open-connector is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, ai-agents, api-gateway, automation.
When NOT to use open-connector
- 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.
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
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · open-connector 1.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and open-connector?
- cc-switch: A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io. open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting 1000+ SaaS providers to AI agents through SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over open-connector?
- Choose cc-switch over open-connector when cc-switch is primarily Rust; open-connector is TypeScript; License: cc-switch is MIT, open-connector is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
- When should I choose open-connector over cc-switch?
- Choose open-connector over cc-switch when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; cc-switch is Rust; License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, ai-agents, api-gateway, automation.
- When should I avoid cc-switch?
- 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 open-connector?
- 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.
- Is cc-switch or open-connector more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 1,308). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and open-connector open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, open-connector: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or open-connector?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and open-connector alternatives (cc-switch 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, cc-switch or open-connector?
- cc-switch: 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 cc-switch and open-connector?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; open-connector trust report.