OpenHands
Open-source platform for autonomous coding agents.
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About OpenHands
OpenHands is listed in our coding category and is aimed at builders. Open-source platform for autonomous coding agents. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + paid cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is OpenHands?
OpenHands is an open-source platform for autonomous coding agents. Its Agent Canvas is a self-hosted developer control center for starting agent conversations and automating everyday tasks, such as publishing reports to Slack or breaking GitHub issues down into tasks.
It runs locally by default but can connect to local, remote and cloud backends, and it can run OpenHands as well as other agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Pi, OpenCode or any ACP-compatible agent. A paid cloud option is also offered.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: openhands.dev.
Who is OpenHands for?
Engineering teams and developers who want a self-hosted, always-on setup for coding agents and automations, with the option of a hosted cloud.
OpenHands at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: OpenHands/OpenHands · 91,463 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Self-hosted Agent Canvas control center
- Runs OpenHands, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini and other ACP agents
- Local, remote and cloud backends
- Automations such as Slack reports and GitHub issue breakdowns
OpenHands FAQ
What is OpenHands?
OpenHands is an open-source platform for autonomous coding agents. Its Agent Canvas is a self-hosted developer control center for starting agent conversations and automating everyday tasks, such as publishing reports to Slack or breaking GitHub issues down into tasks.
Who is OpenHands for?
Engineering teams and developers who want a self-hosted, always-on setup for coding agents and automations, with the option of a hosted cloud.
Is OpenHands free?
OpenHands's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + paid cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is OpenHands open source?
Yes. OpenHands is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to OpenHands?
Similar tools include Devin, OpenAI Codex CLI, Cline, Ruler, Ralph Orchestrator and Coddo.
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