Comparison
NemoClaw vs swarmclaw
Verdict
Pick NemoClaw if nemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing; pick swarmclaw if swarmClaw is an open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework that supports agent memory, MCP tools, schedules, delegation, and integrates with over 23 LLM.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | NemoClaw | swarmclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (79d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · 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
- NemoClaw
- Run agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw securely inside NVIDIA OpenShell with managed inference
- swarmclaw
- Open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework
Stars
- NemoClaw
- 23k
- swarmclaw
- 673
Forks
- NemoClaw
- 3.1k
- swarmclaw
- 137
Open issues
- NemoClaw
- 675
- swarmclaw
- 18
Language
- NemoClaw
- TypeScript
- swarmclaw
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- NemoClaw
- NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
- swarmclaw
- SwarmClaw is an open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework that supports agent memory, MCP tools, schedules, delegation, and integrates with over 23 LLM providers.
Persona
- NemoClaw
- -
- swarmclaw
- -
Runtime
- NemoClaw
- -
- swarmclaw
- -
License
- NemoClaw
- Apache-2.0
- swarmclaw
- MIT
Last pushed
- NemoClaw
- Sep 20, 2026
- swarmclaw
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- NemoClaw
- AI Agents
- swarmclaw
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- NemoClaw
- Very active (96%)
- swarmclaw
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- NemoClaw
- 0d
- swarmclaw
- 79d
Open issues (now)
- NemoClaw
- 675
- swarmclaw
- 18
Stars delta
- NemoClaw
- +292 (30d)
- swarmclaw
- +43 (30d)
Open issues delta
- NemoClaw
- +338 (30d)
- swarmclaw
- +5 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- NemoClaw
- Published findings
- swarmclaw
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- NemoClaw
- Trust report
- swarmclaw
- Trust report
Choose NemoClaw if…
- License: NemoClaw is Apache-2.0, swarmclaw is MIT.
- Tags unique to NemoClaw: hermes, nvidia, openclaw, openshell.
- NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
When NOT to use NemoClaw
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
Choose swarmclaw if…
- License: swarmclaw is MIT, NemoClaw is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to swarmclaw: agent-framework, agent-memory, agent-runtime, agent-swarm.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- swarmclaw ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need a self-hosted solution for managing autonomous agent swarms with support for agent memory and MCP tools.
When NOT to use swarmclaw
- If you are looking for a solution that does not require self-hosting and prefer a fully managed service.
- When your project strictly requires a specific LLM provider not supported by SwarmClaw, or if you need a more specialized agent framework that SwarmClaw does not cater to.
- If your deployment environment does not support Node.js 22.6+ or Docker, which are prerequisites for running SwarmClaw.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA/NemoClaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (swarmclawai/swarmclaw) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: NemoClaw 23k · swarmclaw 673 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between NemoClaw and swarmclaw?
- NemoClaw: Run agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw securely inside NVIDIA OpenShell with managed inference. swarmclaw: Open-source self-hosted AI agent runtime and multi-agent framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose NemoClaw over swarmclaw?
- Choose NemoClaw over swarmclaw when License: NemoClaw is Apache-2.0, swarmclaw is MIT; Tags unique to NemoClaw: hermes, nvidia, openclaw, openshell; NemoClaw is a repository designed to run AI agents like Hermes, LangChain Deep Agents, and OpenClaw within the NVIDIA OpenShell environment for managed inference and enhanced security through sandboxing.
- When should I choose swarmclaw over NemoClaw?
- Choose swarmclaw over NemoClaw when License: swarmclaw is MIT, NemoClaw is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to swarmclaw: agent-framework, agent-memory, agent-runtime, agent-swarm; Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training; swarmclaw ships an MCP server manifest; When you need a self-hosted solution for managing autonomous agent swarms with support for agent memory and MCP tools.
- When should I avoid NemoClaw?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- When should I avoid swarmclaw?
- If you are looking for a solution that does not require self-hosting and prefer a fully managed service. When your project strictly requires a specific LLM provider not supported by SwarmClaw, or if you need a more specialized agent framework that SwarmClaw does not cater to. If your deployment environment does not support Node.js 22.6+ or Docker, which are prerequisites for running SwarmClaw.
- Is NemoClaw or swarmclaw more popular on GitHub?
- NemoClaw has more GitHub stars (22,500 vs 673). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are NemoClaw and swarmclaw open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (NemoClaw: Apache-2.0, swarmclaw: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to NemoClaw or swarmclaw?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at NemoClaw alternatives and swarmclaw alternatives (NemoClaw markdown twin, swarmclaw 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, NemoClaw or swarmclaw?
- NemoClaw: Very active. swarmclaw: Steady. 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 NemoClaw and swarmclaw?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: NemoClaw trust report; swarmclaw trust report.