Comparison
open-swe vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick open-swe if open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware; pick OpenHands if 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.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | open-swe | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- open-swe
- An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- open-swe
- 10k
- OpenHands
- 84k
Forks
- open-swe
- 1.2k
- OpenHands
- 11k
Open issues
- open-swe
- 24
- OpenHands
- 486
Language
- open-swe
- Python
- OpenHands
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- open-swe
- open-swe is an open-source asynchronous coding agent that allows customization of components like models, sandboxes, tools, triggers, prompts, and middleware.
- 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
- open-swe
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- open-swe
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- open-swe
- MIT
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- open-swe
- Jul 18, 2026
- OpenHands
- Aug 15, 2026
Categories
- open-swe
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- OpenHands
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Days since push
- open-swe
- 1d
- OpenHands
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- open-swe
- 24
- OpenHands
- 486
Stars delta
- open-swe
- Unknown
- OpenHands
- +3.1k (30d)
Open issues delta
- open-swe
- Unknown
- OpenHands
- +120 (30d)
Full report
- open-swe
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Typed relationship
open-swe alternative OpenHandsBoth are self-hosted developer tools for managing coding agents and automations, but they offer different functionalities and methods tailored to their own unique approaches.
Choose open-swe if…
- open-swe is primarily Python; OpenHands is TypeScript.
- License: open-swe is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
- Both are self-hosted developer tools for managing coding agents and automations, but they offer different functionalities and methods tailored to their own unique approaches.
- Tags unique to open-swe: ai, anthropic, claudecode.
- Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability.
- open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
When NOT to use open-swe
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication.
- Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
Choose OpenHands if…
- OpenHands is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python.
- License: OpenHands is Other, open-swe is MIT.
- Both are self-hosted developer tools for managing coding agents and automations, but they offer different functionalities and methods tailored to their own unique approaches.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai, cli.
- Also covers Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks.
- - 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 (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- Last push (langchain-ai/open-swe) · observed Jul 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 16, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: open-swe 10k · OpenHands 84k (synced Jul 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between open-swe and OpenHands?
- open-swe: An Open-Source Asynchronous Coding Agent. OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose open-swe over OpenHands?
- Choose open-swe over OpenHands when open-swe is primarily Python; OpenHands is TypeScript; License: open-swe is MIT, OpenHands is Other; Both are self-hosted developer tools for managing coding agents and automations, but they offer different functionalities and methods tailored to their own unique approaches; Tags unique to open-swe: ai, anthropic, claudecode; Also covers AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability; open-swe ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If you are integrating with Linear/Slack/GitHub workflows specifically as it seems to support these platforms natively.
- When should I choose OpenHands over open-swe?
- Choose OpenHands over open-swe when OpenHands is primarily TypeScript; open-swe is Python; License: OpenHands is Other, open-swe is MIT; Both are self-hosted developer tools for managing coding agents and automations, but they offer different functionalities and methods tailored to their own unique approaches; Tags unique to OpenHands: artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai, cli; Also covers Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks; - 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 open-swe?
- Not recommended if you require real-time interaction with coding agents instead of asynchronous communication. Avoid choosing this tool if your project does not align well with customization options provided or if integration complexity outweighs benefits.
- 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 open-swe or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (84,154 vs 10,355). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are open-swe and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (open-swe: MIT, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to open-swe or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at open-swe alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (open-swe 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, open-swe or OpenHands?
- open-swe: 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 open-swe and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: open-swe trust report; OpenHands trust report.