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Mastra vs Mishmar
Short answer: Pick Mastra if you want typed AI agents with built-in observability; pick Mishmar if you want order limits and multi-sig approvals for bots. Mastra has a free plan, paid from $250/month; Mishmar is free.
MastraTypeScript framework for AI agents
MishmarRisk limits and approvals for trading bots and AI agentsWhich to pick
Pick Mastra if you want…
- Typed AI agents with built-in observability
- TypeScript AI agent development
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Node (on Mastra's list, not Mishmar's)
Pick Mishmar if you want…
- Order limits and multi-sig approvals for bots
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Hyperliquid, Binance or Python SDK (on Mishmar's list, not Mastra's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Mastra:Mastra is an open-source TypeScript framework for building AI agents with memory, tools, workflows and observability.
- Mishmar:Mishmar adds a risk-management layer that checks and co-signs every trading bot or AI agent order against configurable limits before it reaches an exchange.
- Best for
- Mastra:Typed AI agents with built-in observability
- Mishmar:Order limits and multi-sig approvals for bots
- Who it’s for
- Mastra:TypeScript developers building AI-powered applications and agents.
- Mishmar:Developers building trading bots or AI agents that need order-level risk controls.
- Pricing
- Mastra:Freemium
- Mishmar:Free
- Starting price
- Mastra:$250/month (Teams)
- Mishmar:Free
- Free plan or trial
- Mastra:Free plan (Starter)
- Mishmar:Free to use
- Plans
- Mastra:Starter $0 per month · Teams $250 per month
- Mishmar:—
- Open source
- Mastra:Yes, 28,481 GitHub stars
- Mishmar:Yes, 0 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Mastra:React, Next.js, Node, LibSQL, Postgres, Vite
- Mishmar:Hyperliquid, Binance, Python SDK, TypeScript SDK, Mishmar CLI, MCP server
Mastra features
- Typed Agents. Define agents with instructions, models, tools and runtime behavior in TypeScript.
- Workflows. Compose multi-step, retryable, branchable workflows with typed control flow.
- Harness. Coordinate multi-mode agents with shared state, threads and storage.
- Memory. Durable observational memory with semantic recall and thread-aware storage.
- Observability. Logs, metrics, traces, datasets and signals for full runtime insight.
- Server & Studio. Run agents locally or in Mastra Cloud and manage them via a web studio.
Mishmar features
- Multi-sig order signing. Each order requires half the exchange key from the bot and half from Mishmar, preventing solo key misuse.
- Configurable risk limits. Set rules for order size, leverage, exposure, drawdown, and daily loss per agent or portfolio.
- Approval workflow for large orders. Orders exceeding limits are parked for manual approval via the console.
- Chained audit log. Every decision is signed into an immutable log that can be verified offline.
- Python and TypeScript SDKs. Install via pip or npm to integrate Mishmar checks into existing bot code.
- CLI and MCP server. Command-line tool and MCP server let any MCP client trade through Mishmar without exposing keys.
Mastra vs Mishmar FAQ
What is the difference between Mastra and Mishmar?+
Mastra is a TypeScript framework for building AI agents, not a risk-management layer for trading bots.
Should I use Mastra or Mishmar?+
Pick Mastra if you want typed AI agents with built-in observability, TypeScript AI agent development or integrations with React, Next.js or Node (on Mastra's list, not Mishmar's). Pick Mishmar if you want order limits and multi-sig approvals for bots, a free, open-source tool or integrations with Hyperliquid, Binance or Python SDK (on Mishmar's list, not Mastra's).
Is Mastra or Mishmar free?+
Mastra has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $250/month (Teams). Mishmar is free.
Which is cheaper, Mastra or Mishmar?+
Mishmar is free, so it costs less. Mastra starts at $250/month (Teams).
Is Mastra or Mishmar open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Mastra (mastra-ai/mastra on GitHub) and Mishmar (mishmar-io/mishmar on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
Do Mastra and Mishmar integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Mastra lists React, Next.js, Node, LibSQL and 2 more; Mishmar lists Hyperliquid, Binance, Python SDK, TypeScript SDK and 2 more.
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