Comparison
1Panel vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick 1Panel if 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface; pick OpenHands if openHands is an AI-driven development tool that supports integration with various AI models and provides a CLI for managing projects. It is built with TypeScript and is licensed.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | 1Panel | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- 1Panel
- A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- 1Panel
- 37k
- OpenHands
- 88k
Forks
- 1Panel
- 3.3k
- OpenHands
- 12k
Open issues
- 1Panel
- 292
- OpenHands
- 813
Language
- 1Panel
- Go
- OpenHands
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- 1Panel
- 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.
- OpenHands
- OpenHands is an AI-driven development tool that supports integration with various AI models and provides a CLI for managing projects. It is built with TypeScript and is licensed under the MIT license.
Persona
- 1Panel
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- 1Panel
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- 1Panel
- GPL-3.0
- OpenHands
- MIT
Last pushed
- 1Panel
- Aug 18, 2026
- OpenHands
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- 1Panel
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- OpenHands
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- 1Panel
- 292
- OpenHands
- 813
Stars delta
- 1Panel
- +317 (30d)
- OpenHands
- +4.2k (30d)
Open issues delta
- 1Panel
- +3 (30d)
- OpenHands
- +327 (30d)
Full report
- 1Panel
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Typed relationship
1Panel alternative OpenHandsBoth OpenHands and 1Panel provide a control center for coding agents; 1Panel focuses on server management with AI agent support, while OpenHands is strictly self-hosted for coding automation.
Choose 1Panel if…
- 1Panel is primarily Go; OpenHands is TypeScript.
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, OpenHands is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Both OpenHands and 1Panel provide a control center for coding agents; 1Panel focuses on server management with AI agent support, while OpenHands is strictly self-hosted for coding automation.
- Tags unique to 1Panel: docker, linux, ollama, openclaw.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
When NOT to use 1Panel
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
Choose OpenHands if…
- OpenHands is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go.
- License: OpenHands is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Pricing: OpenHands is available under the MIT license, which means it is free to use, but users might encounter additional costs if they integrate with paid AI models..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required to run OpenHands, and users need to set up a host directory for `PROJECTS_PATH` containing the project folders they want the agent to access..
- Both OpenHands and 1Panel provide a control center for coding agents; 1Panel focuses on server management with AI agent support, while OpenHands is strictly self-hosted for coding automation.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai, cli.
- Use OpenHands when you need to interact with your projects using AI agents and require support for integrating with multiple AI models.
When NOT to use OpenHands
- Avoid using OpenHands if you are looking for a tool that only supports a specific AI model, as it integrates with various models which might complicate your workflow.
- Do not use OpenHands if you do not require a CLI for project management and prefer a graphical user interface.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (1Panel-dev/1Panel) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: 1Panel 37k · OpenHands 88k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between 1Panel and OpenHands?
- 1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose 1Panel over OpenHands?
- Choose 1Panel over OpenHands when 1Panel is primarily Go; OpenHands is TypeScript; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, OpenHands is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Both OpenHands and 1Panel provide a control center for coding agents; 1Panel focuses on server management with AI agent support, while OpenHands is strictly self-hosted for coding automation; Tags unique to 1Panel: docker, linux, ollama, openclaw; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.
- When should I choose OpenHands over 1Panel?
- Choose OpenHands over 1Panel when OpenHands is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go; License: OpenHands is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Pricing: OpenHands is available under the MIT license, which means it is free to use, but users might encounter additional costs if they integrate with paid AI models.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required to run OpenHands, and users need to set up a host directory for
PROJECTS_PATHcontaining the project folders they want the agent to access.; Both OpenHands and 1Panel provide a control center for coding agents; 1Panel focuses on server management with AI agent support, while OpenHands is strictly self-hosted for coding automation; Tags unique to OpenHands: artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai, cli; Use OpenHands when you need to interact with your projects using AI agents and require support for integrating with multiple AI models. - When should I avoid 1Panel?
- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.
- When should I avoid OpenHands?
- Avoid using OpenHands if you are looking for a tool that only supports a specific AI model, as it integrates with various models which might complicate your workflow. Do not use OpenHands if you do not require a CLI for project management and prefer a graphical user interface.
- Is 1Panel or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (88,376 vs 36,570). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are 1Panel and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, OpenHands: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at 1Panel alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (1Panel markdown twin, OpenHands markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, 1Panel or OpenHands?
- 1Panel: Very active. OpenHands: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: 1Panel trust report; OpenHands trust report.