Comparison
VideoRAG vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick VideoRAG when tags unique to VideoRAG: multi-modal-llms, long-video-understanding, llms, python; pick OpenHands when tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | VideoRAG | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (115d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- VideoRAG
- [KDD'2026] "VideoRAG: Chat with Your Videos"
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- VideoRAG
- 3.1k
- OpenHands
- 80k
Forks
- VideoRAG
- 447
- OpenHands
- 10k
Open issues
- VideoRAG
- 19
- OpenHands
- 359
Language
- VideoRAG
- Python
- OpenHands
- Python
Adopt for
- VideoRAG
- -
- OpenHands
- OpenHands is an AI-driven development tool that integrates with multiple AI models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI to offer intelligent support for coding tasks in Python.
Persona
- VideoRAG
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- VideoRAG
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- VideoRAG
- Other
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- VideoRAG
- Mar 18, 2026
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- VideoRAG
- LLM Frameworks, Speech & Audio, Developer Tools
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- VideoRAG
- Slowing (36%)
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- VideoRAG
- 115d
- OpenHands
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- VideoRAG
- 19
- OpenHands
- 359
Full report
- VideoRAG
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Choose VideoRAG if…
- Tags unique to VideoRAG: multi-modal-llms, long-video-understanding, llms, python.
- Also covers Speech & Audio.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (19).
When NOT to use VideoRAG
- Last GitHub push was 115 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 18, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on VideoRAG.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose OpenHands if…
- Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt.
- - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
- More GitHub stars (80k vs 3.1k) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use OpenHands
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically.
- - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (HKUDS/VideoRAG) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (HKUDS/VideoRAG) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (HKUDS/VideoRAG) · observed Mar 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: VideoRAG 3.1k · OpenHands 80k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between VideoRAG and OpenHands?
- VideoRAG: [KDD'2026] "VideoRAG: Chat with Your Videos". OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose VideoRAG over OpenHands?
- Choose VideoRAG over OpenHands when Tags unique to VideoRAG: multi-modal-llms, long-video-understanding, llms, python; Also covers Speech & Audio; Leaner open-issue backlog (19).
- When should I choose OpenHands over VideoRAG?
- Choose OpenHands over VideoRAG when Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt; - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI; More GitHub stars (80k vs 3.1k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I avoid VideoRAG?
- Last GitHub push was 115 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 18, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on VideoRAG. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid OpenHands?
- - If your project primarily uses technologies outside Python and you do not intend to integrate with ChatGPT or Claude-AI models specifically. - When the need for customization in AI model integration is limited, as OpenHands is more rigid in its current support for specific models like ChatGPT and Claude-AI.
- Is VideoRAG or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 3,143). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are VideoRAG and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (VideoRAG: Other, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to VideoRAG or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at VideoRAG alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (VideoRAG 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, VideoRAG or OpenHands?
- VideoRAG: Slowing. 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 VideoRAG and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: VideoRAG trust report; OpenHands trust report.