Comparison
cc-switch vs restheart
Verdict
Pick cc-switch when cc-switch is primarily Rust; restheart is Java; pick restheart when restheart is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | cc-switch | restheart |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d 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
- restheart
- The Agent-Ready Backend for MongoDB.
Stars
- cc-switch
- 116k
- restheart
- 880
Forks
- cc-switch
- 7.8k
- restheart
- 177
Open issues
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- restheart
- 22
Language
- cc-switch
- Rust
- restheart
- Java
Adopt for
- cc-switch
- -
- restheart
- -
Persona
- cc-switch
- -
- restheart
- -
Runtime
- cc-switch
- -
- restheart
- -
License
- cc-switch
- MIT
- restheart
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- cc-switch
- Jul 11, 2026
- restheart
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- cc-switch
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- restheart
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- cc-switch
- 0d
- restheart
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- cc-switch
- 1.9k
- restheart
- 22
Owner type
- cc-switch
- User
- restheart
- Organization
Full report
- cc-switch
- Trust report
- restheart
- Trust report
Choose cc-switch if…
- cc-switch is primarily Rust; restheart is Java.
- License: cc-switch is MIT, restheart is AGPL-3.0.
- 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 restheart if…
- restheart is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust.
- License: restheart is AGPL-3.0, cc-switch is MIT.
- Tags unique to restheart: ai-agents, data-persistence, database, docker.
When NOT to use restheart
- 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 (SoftInstigate/restheart) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (SoftInstigate/restheart) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (SoftInstigate/restheart) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: cc-switch 116k · restheart 880 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between cc-switch and restheart?
- 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. restheart: The Agent-Ready Backend for MongoDB.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose cc-switch over restheart?
- Choose cc-switch over restheart when cc-switch is primarily Rust; restheart is Java; License: cc-switch is MIT, restheart is AGPL-3.0; Tags unique to cc-switch: ai-tools, claude-code, codex, desktop-app.
- When should I choose restheart over cc-switch?
- Choose restheart over cc-switch when restheart is primarily Java; cc-switch is Rust; License: restheart is AGPL-3.0, cc-switch is MIT; Tags unique to restheart: ai-agents, data-persistence, database, docker.
- 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 restheart?
- 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 restheart more popular on GitHub?
- cc-switch has more GitHub stars (115,863 vs 880). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are cc-switch and restheart open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (cc-switch: MIT, restheart: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to cc-switch or restheart?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at cc-switch alternatives and restheart alternatives (cc-switch markdown twin, restheart 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 restheart?
- cc-switch: Very active. restheart: 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 restheart?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: cc-switch trust report; restheart trust report.