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OpenHands

Open-source autonomous software agents that can write code, run commands, and browse the web — self-hostable and model-agnostic.

Type
Coding agent
Interface
Web / CLI
Open source
Yes
Model choice
Any — BYOK
Pricing
Free
Official site
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What is OpenHands?

OpenHands (formerly OpenDevin) is a community-driven open-source project building autonomous AI software engineers. Agents run in sandboxed environments with shell, browser, and editor tools, and you can self-host the whole stack with your own model keys.

Key features

01

Full autonomy

Agents pursue goals across code, shell, and browser.

02

Self-hostable

Run the entire platform on your own infrastructure.

03

Model-agnostic

Plug in whichever models you prefer.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Fully open source and self-hostable
  • True autonomous-agent research platform
  • No vendor lock-in

Cons

  • Setup takes effort
  • Quality depends on the model you attach
  • More research-grade than polished product

Who is it for?

Teams and hackers who want to run autonomous coding agents on their own infrastructure with full control.

FAQ

Is OpenHands free?
Yes — open source. You pay only for model API usage.
How is it different from Devin?
Similar goal (autonomous software engineering), but open and self-hostable rather than a managed service.
Can I use local models?
It supports many providers; check the docs for local-model setups.

Try OpenHands

Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.

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Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents