Comparison
openmed vs OpenHands
Verdict
Pick openmed when license: openmed is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other; pick OpenHands when license: OpenHands is Other, openmed is Apache-2.0.
Markdown twin · openmed alternatives · OpenHands alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openmed | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- openmed
- Local-first healthcare AI: clinical NER & HIPAA PII de-identification that runs 100% on-device. 1,000+ medical models, 12 languages, Apple MLX + Python, no cloud, no patient data leaving your network.
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
Stars
- openmed
- 4.6k
- OpenHands
- 80k
Forks
- openmed
- 554
- OpenHands
- 10k
Open issues
- openmed
- 567
- OpenHands
- 359
Language
- openmed
- Python
- OpenHands
- Python
Adopt for
- openmed
- -
- 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
- openmed
- -
- OpenHands
- -
Runtime
- openmed
- -
- OpenHands
- -
License
- openmed
- Apache-2.0
- OpenHands
- Other
Last pushed
- openmed
- Jul 15, 2026
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- openmed
- Computer Vision, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- OpenHands
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- openmed
- 567
- OpenHands
- 359
Owner type
- openmed
- User
- OpenHands
- Organization
Full report
- openmed
- Trust report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
Choose openmed if…
- License: openmed is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to openmed: clinical-nlp, healthcare, hipaa, ios.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use openmed
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Choose OpenHands if…
- License: OpenHands is Other, openmed is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai.
- - 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 (maziyarpanahi/openmed) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (maziyarpanahi/openmed) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (maziyarpanahi/openmed) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 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: openmed 4.6k · OpenHands 80k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openmed and OpenHands?
- openmed: Local-first healthcare AI: clinical NER & HIPAA PII de-identification that runs 100% on-device. 1,000+ medical models, 12 languages, Apple MLX + Python, no cloud, no patient data leaving your network.. OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openmed over OpenHands?
- Choose openmed over OpenHands when License: openmed is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to openmed: clinical-nlp, healthcare, hipaa, ios; Also covers Computer Vision.
- When should I choose OpenHands over openmed?
- Choose OpenHands over openmed when License: OpenHands is Other, openmed is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai; - 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 openmed?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- 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 openmed or OpenHands more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 4,573). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openmed and OpenHands open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openmed: Apache-2.0, OpenHands: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to openmed or OpenHands?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openmed alternatives and OpenHands alternatives (openmed 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, openmed or OpenHands?
- openmed: 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 openmed and OpenHands?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openmed trust report; OpenHands trust report.