Comparison
open-connector vs google_workspace_mcp
Verdict
Pick open-connector if open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI; pick google_workspace_mcp if aI-driven server and CLI for interactive Google Workspace control using MCP.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-connector | google_workspace_mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1d · 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-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
- google_workspace_mcp
- Control Google Workspace apps via AI MCP server and CLI tool
Stars
- open-connector
- 3.4k
- google_workspace_mcp
- 2.9k
Forks
- open-connector
- 261
- google_workspace_mcp
- 901
Open issues
- open-connector
- 3
- google_workspace_mcp
- 165
Language
- open-connector
- TypeScript
- google_workspace_mcp
- Python
Adopt for
- open-connector
- open-connector is an open-source auth gateway that connects more than 1000 SaaS providers to AI agents through multiple protocols including SDK and CLI.
- google_workspace_mcp
- AI-driven server and CLI for interactive Google Workspace control using MCP
Persona
- open-connector
- -
- google_workspace_mcp
- -
Runtime
- open-connector
- -
- google_workspace_mcp
- -
License
- open-connector
- Apache-2.0, allowing redistribution and modification under the terms of the license
- google_workspace_mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- open-connector
- Jul 25, 2026
- google_workspace_mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
Categories
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- google_workspace_mcp
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- open-connector
- 1d
- google_workspace_mcp
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- open-connector
- 3
- google_workspace_mcp
- 165
Owner type
- open-connector
- Organization
- google_workspace_mcp
- User
Full report
- open-connector
- Trust report
- google_workspace_mcp
- Trust report
Choose open-connector if…
- open-connector is primarily TypeScript; google_workspace_mcp is Python.
- License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, google_workspace_mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli.
- open-connector ships an MCP server manifest.
- When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
When NOT to use open-connector
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0.
- In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
Choose google_workspace_mcp if…
- google_workspace_mcp is primarily Python; open-connector is TypeScript.
- License: google_workspace_mcp is MIT, open-connector is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to google_workspace_mcp: ai, google-workspace, mcp-server, model-context-protocol.
- You need AI-powered automation across multiple Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets
When NOT to use google_workspace_mcp
- If your project focuses solely on a single app or does not benefit from broader automated control over multiple services
- For scenarios where MCP compatibility is not necessary and simpler direct API access suffices
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub stars (taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- GitHub forks (taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Last push (taylorwilsdon/google_workspace_mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-connector 3.4k · google_workspace_mcp 2.9k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-connector and google_workspace_mcp?
- open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting SaaS providers to AI agents via SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. google_workspace_mcp: Control Google Workspace apps via AI MCP server and CLI tool. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-connector over google_workspace_mcp?
- Choose open-connector over google_workspace_mcp when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; google_workspace_mcp is Python; License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, google_workspace_mcp is MIT; Tags unique to open-connector: agent-tools, api-gateway, automation, cli; open-connector ships an MCP server manifest; When you need integration with over a thousand SaaS platforms, offering broad compatibility across various services and industries.
- When should I choose google_workspace_mcp over open-connector?
- Choose google_workspace_mcp over open-connector when google_workspace_mcp is primarily Python; open-connector is TypeScript; License: google_workspace_mcp is MIT, open-connector is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to google_workspace_mcp: ai, google-workspace, mcp-server, model-context-protocol; You need AI-powered automation across multiple Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets.
- When should I avoid open-connector?
- For scenarios where a proprietary license is necessary as open-connector operates under Apache-2.0. In cases requiring an auth gateway that does not include support for OpenAPI or MCP (Model Context Protocol), distinguishing it from competitors who may offer exclusive support in these areas.
- When should I avoid google_workspace_mcp?
- If your project focuses solely on a single app or does not benefit from broader automated control over multiple services For scenarios where MCP compatibility is not necessary and simpler direct API access suffices
- Is open-connector or google_workspace_mcp more popular on GitHub?
- open-connector has more GitHub stars (3,362 vs 2,912). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-connector and google_workspace_mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-connector: Apache-2.0, google_workspace_mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-connector or google_workspace_mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-connector alternatives and google_workspace_mcp alternatives (open-connector markdown twin, google_workspace_mcp 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-connector or google_workspace_mcp?
- open-connector: Very active. google_workspace_mcp: 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-connector and google_workspace_mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-connector trust report; google_workspace_mcp trust report.