Comparison
continue vs openhuman
Verdict
Pick continue if continue is an open-source coding agent developed in TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license, offering AI-driven assistance specifically for developers; pick openhuman if openHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration.
Markdown twin · continue alternatives · openhuman alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 18, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | continue | openhuman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Published findings As of Sep 18, 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
- continue
- open-source coding agent
- openhuman
- Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration
Stars
- continue
- 36k
- openhuman
- 40k
Forks
- continue
- 5.3k
- openhuman
- 3.9k
Open issues
- continue
- 951
- openhuman
- 199
Language
- continue
- TypeScript
- openhuman
- Rust
Adopt for
- continue
- Continue is an open-source coding agent developed in TypeScript under the Apache-2.0 license, offering AI-driven assistance specifically for developers.
- openhuman
- OpenHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration.
Persona
- continue
- -
- openhuman
- -
Runtime
- continue
- -
- openhuman
- -
License
- continue
- Apache-2.0
- openhuman
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- continue
- Aug 18, 2026
- openhuman
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- continue
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- openhuman
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- continue
- 951
- openhuman
- 199
Stars delta
- continue
- +562 (30d)
- openhuman
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- continue
- +13 (30d)
- openhuman
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- continue
- Published findings
- openhuman
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- continue
- Trust report
- openhuman
- Trust report
Choose continue if…
- continue is primarily TypeScript; openhuman is Rust.
- License: continue is Apache-2.0, openhuman is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to continue: agent, ai, cli, developer-tools.
- - When you are working in a project that leverages TypeScript, Continue can seamlessly integrate and accelerate your development process.
When NOT to use continue
- - Avoid using Continue if your project strictly adheres to languages other than TypeScript as it might not provide the expected level of support and efficiency.
- - If you need closed-source or proprietary software due to specific licensing requirements within your organization, Continue would not be appropriate.
Choose openhuman if…
- openhuman is primarily Rust; continue is TypeScript.
- License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, continue is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Open source under GPL-3.0, free to use, modify, and distribute..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Installation can be done via Homebrew, Debian/Ubuntu .deb, AUR, or install scripts..
- Tags unique to openhuman: agent-orchestration, ai-agents, ai-assistant, desktop.
- openhuman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need a Rust-based solution for AI agent orchestration with a focus on local-first memory.
When NOT to use openhuman
- If you prefer a language other than Rust for your AI development.
- When your project does not require local-first memory or privacy-focused features.
- If you are looking for a cloud-centric AI agent solution rather than a local-first approach.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (continuedev/continue) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- GitHub forks (continuedev/continue) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Last push (continuedev/continue) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Last push (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: continue 36k · openhuman 40k (synced Aug 19, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between continue and openhuman?
- continue: open-source coding agent. openhuman: Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose continue over openhuman?
- Choose continue over openhuman when continue is primarily TypeScript; openhuman is Rust; License: continue is Apache-2.0, openhuman is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to continue: agent, ai, cli, developer-tools; - When you are working in a project that leverages TypeScript, Continue can seamlessly integrate and accelerate your development process.
- When should I choose openhuman over continue?
- Choose openhuman over continue when openhuman is primarily Rust; continue is TypeScript; License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, continue is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Open source under GPL-3.0, free to use, modify, and distribute.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Installation can be done via Homebrew, Debian/Ubuntu .deb, AUR, or install scripts.; Tags unique to openhuman: agent-orchestration, ai-agents, ai-assistant, desktop; openhuman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a Rust-based solution for AI agent orchestration with a focus on local-first memory.
- When should I avoid continue?
- - Avoid using Continue if your project strictly adheres to languages other than TypeScript as it might not provide the expected level of support and efficiency. - If you need closed-source or proprietary software due to specific licensing requirements within your organization, Continue would not be appropriate.
- When should I avoid openhuman?
- If you prefer a language other than Rust for your AI development. When your project does not require local-first memory or privacy-focused features. If you are looking for a cloud-centric AI agent solution rather than a local-first approach.
- Is continue or openhuman more popular on GitHub?
- openhuman has more GitHub stars (39,866 vs 35,530). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are continue and openhuman open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (continue: Apache-2.0, openhuman: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to continue or openhuman?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at continue alternatives and openhuman alternatives (continue markdown twin, openhuman 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, continue or openhuman?
- continue: Very active. openhuman: 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 continue and openhuman?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: continue trust report; openhuman trust report.