What is OpenHands?
An open-source coding agent running with zero setup.
Who is OpenHands best for?
OpenHands is best for developers who want an open-source coding agent they can run anywhere, with any AI model.
Developers who want an open agent
The MIT-licensed agent runs on your laptop with the model of your choice, including open-weight models such as Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi.
Automating code review and CI chores
Agents can be triggered from GitHub, Slack, Jira, Linear or a schedule to review pull requests, fix failed builds and triage issues.
Companies that must self-host
The Enterprise plan can run self-hosted inside your own VPC, with SAML single sign-on and your own model keys.
Teams that mix coding agents
The platform runs Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI or OpenHands' own agent side by side, rather than tying you to one.
How much does OpenHands cost?
OpenHands is free: the open-source agent runs on your own machine and the Individual plan on OpenHands Cloud costs nothing, so you pay only for the AI model, while Enterprise is priced on request.
- MIT-licensed agent with web GUI, terminal UI and CLI
- Any model, using your own API key
- Unlimited conversations, community support
- Hosted agent from desktop and mobile
- Up to 10 conversations a day
- Your own key, or OpenHands models at cost
Model use on the Individual plan is pay-as-you-go through the OpenHands LLM provider, charged at cost with no markup, unless you bring your own key. Enterprise is priced on request: SaaS or self-hosted in your own VPC, SAML and SSO, unlimited users and conversations, and priority support. Full pricing on openhands.dev. We checked these prices on .
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Is OpenHands open source?
Yes. OpenHands's code is public under the MIT licence, so you can run it on your own server.
On GitHub
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- Last commit
- 13 Nov
- Repository age
- 2 years
- Latest release
- 12 Nov
- Licence
- MIT
- Self-hosted
- Yes
- Repository
- OpenHands/OpenHands
What are the best OpenHands alternatives?
OpenHands is an open source alternative to Qoder, Claude Code, CodeGPT and 2 more. OpenCode does the same job and is open source too.
QoderFreeAgentic coding IDE with an autonomous Quest mode and repo wiki.
Claude CodePaidAnthropic's coding agent in the terminal, IDE and cloud.
CodeGPTFreeCoding assistance with your own API keys.
DevinPaidWorks tickets from Slack, Linear or Jira in its own shell, editor and browser, then opens a PR.
ZencoderFreemiumCoding agents that plan, build, test and review.
OpenCodeOpen SourceOpen source AI coding agent for the terminal, desktop and IDE that works with any model.
Questions about OpenHands
What is OpenHands?
An open-source coding agent running with zero setup.
Who is OpenHands for?
OpenHands is best for developers who want an open-source coding agent they can run anywhere, with any AI model.
Is OpenHands free?
Yes. The open-source OpenHands agent is free to run on your own machine, and the Individual plan on OpenHands Cloud is free for one user with up to 10 conversations a day. What you pay for is the AI model, through your own key or OpenHands' models at cost.
Is OpenHands open source?
Yes. OpenHands's code is public under the MIT licence, so you can run it on your own server.
What are the best OpenHands alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Qoder, Claude Code, CodeGPT, Devin, Zencoder and OpenCode.
Where can I try OpenHands?
On its official website, openhands.dev.
Can I use my own model API key with OpenHands?
Yes. Both the open-source version and OpenHands Cloud accept your own model key. Without one, the Individual plan can use the OpenHands LLM provider, which charges model prices at cost, with no markup, on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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