# openclaw vs Switch

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | openclaw | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 125 in AI | #74 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 393 278 ✓ | 1 943 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 930 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.8 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

openclaw scores 93/100 against 54/100 for Switch, so it is the safer default.

openclaw ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Switch.

openclaw is growing faster right now (+2 930 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [openclaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/openclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openclaw.md)
- [Switch](https://selfhost.directory/project/switch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/switch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openclaw-vs-switch