OpenHands
The open-source software-engineering agent formerly known as OpenDevin.
Visit OpenHands Free open source; cloud with free starter credits then pay-as-you-go
What is OpenHands?
OpenHands is an open-source AI software engineer that can write code, run commands, browse the web, and open pull requests, using whichever model you bring — from frontier APIs to local models. Self-host it or use the hosted cloud with free starter credits.
Key features
- Full agent loop: code, terminal, browser, and PRs
- Bring your own model — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or local
- Sandboxed Docker execution
- GitHub and GitLab integrations for issue-to-PR workflows
- Active open-source community and benchmark leadership
Pros
- No lock-in — you choose and pay the model provider directly
- Strong published SWE-Bench results for an open agent
- Self-hostable for full data control
Cons
- Setup is heavier than a hosted product
- Quality depends entirely on the model you connect
- Less polished UX than Devin or Codex
Best for
Teams that need a self-hosted coding agentDevelopers experimenting with agent architecturesCost-conscious users pairing it with cheap models
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