Comparison
kong vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick kong when kong is primarily Lua; OpenHands is Python; pick OpenHands when openHands is primarily Python; kong is Lua.
Markdown twin · kong alternatives · OpenHands alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | kong | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (10d 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 MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- kong
- 🦍 The API and AI Gateway
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- kong
- 44k
- OpenHands
- 80k
Forks
- kong
- 5.2k
- OpenHands
- 10k
Open issues
- kong
- 155
- OpenHands
- 359
Language
- kong
- Lua
- OpenHands
- Python
Adopt for
- kong
- -
- 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
- kong
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- kong
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- kong
- Apache-2.0
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- kong
- Jul 1, 2026
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- kong
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- kong
- Active (82%)
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- kong
- 10d
- OpenHands
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- kong
- 155
- OpenHands
- 359
Security scan
- kong
- No MCP manifest
- OpenHands
- No lockfile
Full report
- kong
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Choose kong if…
- kong is primarily Lua; OpenHands is Python.
- License: kong is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to kong: api-management, cloud-native, ai, apis.
When NOT to use kong
- 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…
- OpenHands is primarily Python; kong is Lua.
- License: OpenHands is Other, kong is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, chatgpt, openai.
- - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
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 (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Kong/kong) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · 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: kong 44k · OpenHands 80k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between kong and OpenHands?
- kong: 🦍 The API and AI Gateway. OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose kong over OpenHands?
- Choose kong over OpenHands when kong is primarily Lua; OpenHands is Python; License: kong is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to kong: api-management, cloud-native, ai, apis.
- When should I choose OpenHands over kong?
- Choose OpenHands over kong when OpenHands is primarily Python; kong is Lua; License: OpenHands is Other, kong is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, llm, chatgpt, openai; - You are working predominantly on Python projects requiring integration of advanced AI functionalities such as those offered by ChatGPT or Claude-AI.
- When should I avoid kong?
- 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 kong or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 43,768). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are kong and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (kong: Apache-2.0, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to kong or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at kong alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (kong 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, kong or OpenHands?
- kong: 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 kong and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: kong trust report; OpenHands trust report.