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title: "cc-switch vs open-connector"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/farion1231-cc-switch-vs-oomol-lab-open-connector"
tools: ["farion1231-cc-switch", "oomol-lab-open-connector"]
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# cc-switch vs open-connector

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## 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.

[cc-switch](https://ccswitch.io) reports 116k GitHub stars, 7.8k forks, and 1.9k open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. [open-connector](https://oomol.com) has 1.3k stars, 75 forks, and 2 open issues, last pushed Jul 11, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [cc-switch's repository](https://github.com/farion1231/cc-switch) and [open-connector's repository](https://github.com/oomol-lab/open-connector).

| | [cc-switch](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch.md) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A cross-platform desktop All-in-One assistant for Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Gemini CLI & Hermes Agent. Only official website: ccswitch.io | Open-source auth gateway connecting 1000+ SaaS providers to AI agents through SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI. |
| Stars | 115,863 | 1,308 |
| Forks | 7,759 | 75 |
| Open issues | 1,863 | 2 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | - | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| 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) | [open-connector](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open issues (now) | 1.9k | 2 |
| Owner type | User | Organization |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/trust.md) |

## Choose when

### 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.

### 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 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 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.

## 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](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives) and [open-connector alternatives](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/alternatives) ([cc-switch markdown twin](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/alternatives.md), [open-connector markdown twin](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/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-oomol-lab-open-connector.md) 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](/tools/farion1231-cc-switch/trust); [open-connector trust report](/tools/oomol-lab-open-connector/trust).

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**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)

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