--- title: "sdk-go vs sdk-typescript" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/temporalio-sdk-go-vs-temporalio-sdk-typescript" tools: ["temporalio-sdk-go", "temporalio-sdk-typescript"] --- # sdk-go vs sdk-typescript *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick sdk-go if the Temporal Go SDK powers workflows and durable task execution in Go with robust orchestration features; pick sdk-typescript if provides TypeScript bindings to interact with Temporal services for stateful workflow management and microservices orchestrations. [sdk-go](https://docs.temporal.io/application-development?lang=go) reports 970 GitHub stars, 351 forks, and 229 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [sdk-typescript](https://github.com/temporalio/sdk-typescript) has 917 stars, 223 forks, and 198 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [sdk-go's repository](https://github.com/temporalio/sdk-go) and [sdk-typescript's repository](https://github.com/temporalio/sdk-typescript). | | [sdk-go](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go.md) | [sdk-typescript](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Go SDK for Temporal Workflow Automation | Temporal TypeScript SDK for durable execution and orchestration | | Stars | 970 | 917 | | Forks | 351 | 223 | | Open issues | 229 | 198 | | Language | Go | TypeScript | | Adopt for | The Temporal Go SDK powers workflows and durable task execution in Go with robust orchestration features. | Provides TypeScript bindings to interact with Temporal services for stateful workflow management and microservices orchestrations. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License allows for free use, modification, and distribution provided that copyright and license notices are kept intact. | MIT | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [sdk-go](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go.md) | [sdk-typescript](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 229 | 198 | | Stars delta | +26 (30d) | +24 (30d) | | Open issues delta | +6 (30d) | -26 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: sdk-go - **Hosting:** self hosted - Self-hosted or managed services supported, giving flexibility in deployment environments. - **Pricing:** freemium - Free and open-source under MIT License for community use; enterprise support available at cost. - **Requirements:** Requires a Go runtime environment.; Compatibility with Temporal service is necessary, whether self-hosted or using cloud-managed instances. - **Adopt for:** The Temporal Go SDK powers workflows and durable task execution in Go with robust orchestration features. - **License detail:** MIT License allows for free use, modification, and distribution provided that copyright and license notices are kept intact. ## Decision facts: sdk-typescript - **Adopt for:** Provides TypeScript bindings to interact with Temporal services for stateful workflow management and microservices orchestrations. ## Choose when ### Choose sdk-go if… - sdk-go is primarily Go; sdk-typescript is TypeScript. - Self-hosted or managed services supported, giving flexibility in deployment environments. - Pricing: Free and open-source under MIT License for community use; enterprise support available at cost.. - Requirements: Requires a Go runtime environment.; Compatibility with Temporal service is necessary, whether self-hosted or using cloud-managed instances.. - Tags unique to sdk-go: golang, sdk-go, service-bus, temporal-sdk. - When you need a Go-based solution for managing complex workflows that require stateful, long-running processes. ### Choose sdk-typescript if… - sdk-typescript is primarily TypeScript; sdk-go is Go. - Tags unique to sdk-typescript: microservices, typescript. - You require TypeScript-specific features and strong typing for your durable execution and microservices orchestration projects. ## When NOT to use sdk-go - Avoid if your project primarily deals with short-lived tasks where simple request-response messaging is sufficient and does not require durable, stateful workflows. - Not recommended for teams not proficient in Go, as extensive familiarity with the language is crucial for leveraging this SDK's full capabilities. ## When NOT to use sdk-typescript - If you are working on a project that requires languages other than TypeScript or JavaScript as this specific SDK does not support them directly. - When your project already utilizes another workflow engine or orchestration tool with incompatible architecture, making integration complex and inefficient. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between sdk-go and sdk-typescript? sdk-go: Go SDK for Temporal Workflow Automation. sdk-typescript: Temporal TypeScript SDK for durable execution and orchestration. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose sdk-go over sdk-typescript? Choose sdk-go over sdk-typescript when sdk-go is primarily Go; sdk-typescript is TypeScript; Self-hosted or managed services supported, giving flexibility in deployment environments; Pricing: Free and open-source under MIT License for community use; enterprise support available at cost.; Requirements: Requires a Go runtime environment.; Compatibility with Temporal service is necessary, whether self-hosted or using cloud-managed instances.; Tags unique to sdk-go: golang, sdk-go, service-bus, temporal-sdk; When you need a Go-based solution for managing complex workflows that require stateful, long-running processes. ### When should I choose sdk-typescript over sdk-go? Choose sdk-typescript over sdk-go when sdk-typescript is primarily TypeScript; sdk-go is Go; Tags unique to sdk-typescript: microservices, typescript; You require TypeScript-specific features and strong typing for your durable execution and microservices orchestration projects. ### When should I avoid sdk-go? Avoid if your project primarily deals with short-lived tasks where simple request-response messaging is sufficient and does not require durable, stateful workflows. Not recommended for teams not proficient in Go, as extensive familiarity with the language is crucial for leveraging this SDK's full capabilities. ### When should I avoid sdk-typescript? If you are working on a project that requires languages other than TypeScript or JavaScript as this specific SDK does not support them directly. When your project already utilizes another workflow engine or orchestration tool with incompatible architecture, making integration complex and inefficient. ### Is sdk-go or sdk-typescript more popular on GitHub? sdk-go has more GitHub stars (970 vs 917). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are sdk-go and sdk-typescript open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (sdk-go: MIT, sdk-typescript: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to sdk-go or sdk-typescript? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [sdk-go alternatives](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go/alternatives) and [sdk-typescript alternatives](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript/alternatives) ([sdk-go markdown twin](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go/alternatives.md), [sdk-typescript markdown twin](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/temporalio-sdk-go-vs-temporalio-sdk-typescript.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, sdk-go or sdk-typescript? sdk-go: Very active. sdk-typescript: 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 sdk-go and sdk-typescript? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [sdk-go trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-go/trust); [sdk-typescript trust report](/tools/temporalio-sdk-typescript/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=temporalio-sdk-go`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=temporalio-sdk-go) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_