Project comparison
Compare adoption, momentum, maintenance health, and project basics before choosing which tool to evaluate deeper.
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Best matched with other framework tools.
openclaw has the larger GitHub footprint with 391.3K stars.
spec-kit is currently growing faster at +27.3K stars this week.
openclaw has the stronger automated maintenance signal at 95/100. This is not a security or fit verdict.
Use these signals to narrow your choice, then confirm setup, license, and fit upstream.
| Signal | openclaw | spec-kit |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence status | Verified snapshot· 2026-10-04 09:19 UTC | Verified snapshot· 2026-10-04 09:19 UTC |
| GitHub stars | 391.3K | 140.0K |
| Weekly growth | +12.9K | +27.3K |
| Health score | Strong95/100 | Strong95/100 |
| Contributors | 2.9K | 255 |
| Commits per week | 2865.5 | 51.7 |
| Open issues | 6.9K | 297 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last commit | 2026-10-04 09:18 UTC | 2026-10-03 16:48 UTC |
| Last release | v2026.7.1 | v0.13.4 |
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