OpenHands
An open-source platform for AI software development agents that write code, run commands and browse.
What is OpenHands?
OpenHands, formerly known as OpenDevin, is an open-source project for autonomous software development agents. Agents can modify code, run commands in a sandbox, browse the web and call APIs to complete engineering tasks.
OpenHands started as a community effort to build an open alternative to autonomous coding agents like Devin. It is maintained by All Hands AI with a large open-source community.
You can run it locally with Docker or use the hosted cloud service. The agent works in a sandboxed environment where it can edit files and run tests.
It integrates with GitHub so agents can pick up issues and open pull requests.
It is popular with developers and researchers who want transparency and control over their coding agents.
Key features of OpenHands
- Autonomous coding: Plans and implements code changes.
- Sandboxed runtime: Runs commands safely in containers.
- Web browsing: Looks up docs and references.
- GitHub integration: Works on issues and pull requests.
- Model choice: Use different language models.
What you can use OpenHands for
- Fixing GitHub issues
- Writing tests
- Prototyping features
- Research on coding agents
Pros and considerations
Strengths
- Open source and transparent
- Self-hosting option
- Active community
Things to check
- Setup takes technical knowledge.
- Model costs depend on your provider.
- Review all changes before merging.
OpenHands pricing
Open source. OpenHands is open source to self-host; a hosted cloud version has its own pricing, so check the official site.
Who OpenHands is best for
Developers who want an open-source autonomous coding agent they can control.
Independent listing by AI Agent Help, last reviewed October 2026. Features and pricing change; check the official website for the latest details. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenHands the same as OpenDevin?
Yes, OpenDevin was renamed OpenHands.
Is it free?
The open-source version is free to self-host; you pay for model usage.
Does it work with GitHub?
Yes, it can work on issues and pull requests.