Comparison
llm-workflow-engine vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick llm-workflow-engine when license: llm-workflow-engine is MIT, OpenHands is Other; pick OpenHands when license: OpenHands is Other, llm-workflow-engine is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | llm-workflow-engine | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (71d 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) | 32 low (32 low) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- llm-workflow-engine
- Power CLI and Workflow manager for LLMs (core package)
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3.7k
- OpenHands
- 80k
Forks
- llm-workflow-engine
- 468
- OpenHands
- 10k
Open issues
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3
- OpenHands
- 359
Language
- llm-workflow-engine
- Python
- OpenHands
- Python
Adopt for
- llm-workflow-engine
- -
- 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
- llm-workflow-engine
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- llm-workflow-engine
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- llm-workflow-engine
- MIT
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- llm-workflow-engine
- Apr 30, 2026
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- llm-workflow-engine
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- llm-workflow-engine
- Steady (60%)
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- llm-workflow-engine
- 71d
- OpenHands
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- llm-workflow-engine
- 3
- OpenHands
- 359
Security scan
- llm-workflow-engine
- 32 low (32 low)
- OpenHands
- No lockfile
Full report
- llm-workflow-engine
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Choose llm-workflow-engine if…
- License: llm-workflow-engine is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to llm-workflow-engine: gpt-3, gpt4, gpt3, python.
- llm-workflow-engine ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use llm-workflow-engine
- 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…
- License: OpenHands is Other, llm-workflow-engine is MIT.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, artificial-intelligence, agent, developer-tools.
- - 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 (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (llm-workflow-engine/llm-workflow-engine) · observed Apr 30, 2026
- License file (MIT) · 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: llm-workflow-engine 3.7k · OpenHands 80k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between llm-workflow-engine and OpenHands?
- llm-workflow-engine: Power CLI and Workflow manager for LLMs (core package). OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose llm-workflow-engine over OpenHands?
- Choose llm-workflow-engine over OpenHands when License: llm-workflow-engine is MIT, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to llm-workflow-engine: gpt-3, gpt4, gpt3, python; llm-workflow-engine ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When should I choose OpenHands over llm-workflow-engine?
- Choose OpenHands over llm-workflow-engine when License: OpenHands is Other, llm-workflow-engine is MIT; Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, artificial-intelligence, agent, developer-tools; - 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 llm-workflow-engine?
- 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 llm-workflow-engine or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 3,717). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are llm-workflow-engine and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (llm-workflow-engine: MIT, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to llm-workflow-engine or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at llm-workflow-engine alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (llm-workflow-engine 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, llm-workflow-engine or OpenHands?
- llm-workflow-engine: Steady. 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 llm-workflow-engine and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: llm-workflow-engine trust report; OpenHands trust report.