Comparison
open-swe vs superset
Verdict
Pick open-swe if open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware; pick superset if superset is designed to enhance productivity by enabling developers to manage multiple agents across isolated git worktrees, offering a built-in terminal and diff viewer.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-swe | superset |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- open-swe
- An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent
- superset
- Code Editor for the AI Agents Era
Stars
- open-swe
- 11k
- superset
- 13k
Forks
- open-swe
- 1.2k
- superset
- 1.2k
Open issues
- open-swe
- 28
- superset
- 589
Language
- open-swe
- Python
- superset
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- open-swe
- open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware.
- superset
- Superset is designed to enhance productivity by enabling developers to manage multiple agents across isolated git worktrees, offering a built-in terminal and diff viewer.
Persona
- open-swe
- -
- superset
- -
Runtime
- open-swe
- -
- superset
- -
License
- open-swe
- MIT
- superset
- Other
Last pushed
- open-swe
- Aug 19, 2026
- superset
- Aug 20, 2026
Categories
- open-swe
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- superset
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- open-swe
- 28
- superset
- 589
Stars delta
- open-swe
- +221 (30d)
- superset
- +590 (30d)
Open issues delta
- open-swe
- +4 (30d)
- superset
- +216 (30d)
Full report
- open-swe
- Trust report
- superset
- Trust report
Choose open-swe if…
- open-swe is primarily Python; superset is TypeScript.
- License: open-swe is MIT, superset is Other.
- Tags unique to open-swe: agent, ai, anthropic, claudecode.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
When NOT to use open-swe
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication.
- Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
Choose superset if…
- superset is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python.
- License: superset is Other, open-swe is MIT.
- Tags unique to superset: ai-agents, claude-code, codex, coding-agents.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need to run and monitor multiple CLI-based coding agents simultaneously without the overhead of context switching.
When NOT to use superset
- Avoid if you are working primarily on Windows or Linux systems since builds for these operating systems are not yet available.
- If your workflow does not require the isolation of tasks in separate git worktrees, other tools might be more suitable without the need for such specific setup.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (superset-sh/superset) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (superset-sh/superset) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Last push (superset-sh/superset) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-swe 11k · superset 13k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-swe and superset?
- open-swe: An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent. superset: Code Editor for the AI Agents Era. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-swe over superset?
- Choose open-swe over superset when open-swe is primarily Python; superset is TypeScript; License: open-swe is MIT, superset is Other; Tags unique to open-swe: agent, ai, anthropic, claudecode; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
- When should I choose superset over open-swe?
- Choose superset over open-swe when superset is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python; License: superset is Other, open-swe is MIT; Tags unique to superset: ai-agents, claude-code, codex, coding-agents; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need to run and monitor multiple CLI-based coding agents simultaneously without the overhead of context switching.
- When should I avoid open-swe?
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication. Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
- When should I avoid superset?
- Avoid if you are working primarily on Windows or Linux systems since builds for these operating systems are not yet available. If your workflow does not require the isolation of tasks in separate git worktrees, other tools might be more suitable without the need for such specific setup.
- Is open-swe or superset more popular on GitHub?
- superset has more GitHub stars (13,111 vs 10,576). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-swe and superset open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-swe: MIT, superset: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-swe or superset?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-swe alternatives and superset alternatives (open-swe markdown twin, superset 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, open-swe or superset?
- open-swe: Very active. superset: 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 open-swe and superset?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-swe trust report; superset trust report.