Comparison
onWatch vs Agent-Reach
Verdict
Pick onWatch when onWatch is primarily Go; Agent-Reach is Python; pick Agent-Reach when agent-Reach is primarily Python; onWatch is Go.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | onWatch | Agent-Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (22d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | 27 low (27 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- onWatch
- Track AI API quotas across Synthetic, Z.ai, Anthropic (Claude Code), Codex, GitHub Copilot & Antigravity in real time. Lightweight background daemon (<50MB RAM), SQLite storage, Material Design 3 dash
- Agent-Reach
- Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.
Stars
- onWatch
- 673
- Agent-Reach
- 55k
Forks
- onWatch
- 51
- Agent-Reach
- 4.5k
Open issues
- onWatch
- 11
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Language
- onWatch
- Go
- Agent-Reach
- Python
Adopt for
- onWatch
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Persona
- onWatch
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
Runtime
- onWatch
- -
- Agent-Reach
- -
License
- onWatch
- GPL-3.0
- Agent-Reach
- MIT
Last pushed
- onWatch
- Jun 19, 2026
- Agent-Reach
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- onWatch
- Computer Vision, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- Agent-Reach
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- onWatch
- Active (82%)
- Agent-Reach
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- onWatch
- 22d
- Agent-Reach
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- onWatch
- 11
- Agent-Reach
- 144
Owner type
- onWatch
- Organization
- Agent-Reach
- User
Security scan
- onWatch
- 27 low (27 low)
- Agent-Reach
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- onWatch
- Trust report
- Agent-Reach
- Trust report
Choose onWatch if…
- onWatch is primarily Go; Agent-Reach is Python.
- License: onWatch is GPL-3.0, Agent-Reach is MIT.
- Tags unique to onWatch: ai-api-monitoring, antigravity, api-monitoring, codex.
- Also covers Computer Vision, Inference & Serving.
- onWatch ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use onWatch
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose Agent-Reach if…
- Agent-Reach is primarily Python; onWatch is Go.
- License: Agent-Reach is MIT, onWatch is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-agent, ai-search, automation.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
When NOT to use Agent-Reach
- 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.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (onllm-dev/onWatch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (onllm-dev/onWatch) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (onllm-dev/onWatch) · observed Jun 19, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Panniantong/Agent-Reach) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: onWatch 673 · Agent-Reach 55k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between onWatch and Agent-Reach?
- onWatch: Track AI API quotas across Synthetic, Z.ai, Anthropic (Claude Code), Codex, GitHub Copilot & Antigravity in real time. Lightweight background daemon (<50MB RAM), SQLite storage, Material Design 3 dash. Agent-Reach: Give your AI agent eyes to see the entire internet. Read & search Twitter, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub, Bilibili, XiaoHongShu — one CLI, zero API fees.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose onWatch over Agent-Reach?
- Choose onWatch over Agent-Reach when onWatch is primarily Go; Agent-Reach is Python; License: onWatch is GPL-3.0, Agent-Reach is MIT; Tags unique to onWatch: ai-api-monitoring, antigravity, api-monitoring, codex; Also covers Computer Vision, Inference & Serving; onWatch ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose Agent-Reach over onWatch?
- Choose Agent-Reach over onWatch when Agent-Reach is primarily Python; onWatch is Go; License: Agent-Reach is MIT, onWatch is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to Agent-Reach: agent-infrastructure, ai-agent, ai-search, automation; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- When should I avoid onWatch?
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- When should I avoid Agent-Reach?
- 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. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is onWatch or Agent-Reach more popular on GitHub?
- Agent-Reach has more GitHub stars (54,715 vs 673). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are onWatch and Agent-Reach open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (onWatch: GPL-3.0, Agent-Reach: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to onWatch or Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at onWatch alternatives and Agent-Reach alternatives (onWatch markdown twin, Agent-Reach 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, onWatch or Agent-Reach?
- onWatch: Active. Agent-Reach: 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 onWatch and Agent-Reach?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: onWatch trust report; Agent-Reach trust report.