Comparison
OpenHands vs plexiglass
Verdict
Pick OpenHands when license: OpenHands is Other, plexiglass is Apache-2.0; pick plexiglass when license: plexiglass is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenHands | plexiglass |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (157d 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
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
- plexiglass
- A toolkit for detecting and protecting against vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs).
Stars
- OpenHands
- 80k
- plexiglass
- 153
Forks
- OpenHands
- 10k
- plexiglass
- 18
Open issues
- OpenHands
- 359
- plexiglass
- 0
Language
- OpenHands
- Python
- plexiglass
- Python
Adopt for
- 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.
- plexiglass
- -
Persona
- OpenHands
- -
- plexiglass
- -
Runtime
- OpenHands
- -
- plexiglass
- -
License
- OpenHands
- Other
- plexiglass
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
- plexiglass
- Feb 4, 2026
Categories
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- plexiglass
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
- plexiglass
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- OpenHands
- 0d
- plexiglass
- 157d
Open issues (now)
- OpenHands
- 359
- plexiglass
- 0
Full report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
- plexiglass
- Trust report
Choose OpenHands if…
- License: OpenHands is Other, plexiglass is Apache-2.0.
- 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.
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.
Choose plexiglass if…
- License: plexiglass is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to plexiglass: adversarial-attacks, deep-learning, machine-learning, cybersecurity.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
When NOT to use plexiglass
- Last GitHub push was 157 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 4, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on plexiglass.
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (safellama/plexiglass) · observed Feb 4, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenHands 80k · plexiglass 153 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenHands and plexiglass?
- OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. plexiglass: A toolkit for detecting and protecting against vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs).. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenHands over plexiglass?
- Choose OpenHands over plexiglass when License: OpenHands is Other, plexiglass is Apache-2.0; 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.
- When should I choose plexiglass over OpenHands?
- Choose plexiglass over OpenHands when License: plexiglass is Apache-2.0, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to plexiglass: adversarial-attacks, deep-learning, machine-learning, cybersecurity; Leaner open-issue backlog (0).
- 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.
- When should I avoid plexiglass?
- Last GitHub push was 157 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 4, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on plexiglass. 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.
- Is OpenHands or plexiglass more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 153). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenHands and plexiglass open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenHands: Other, plexiglass: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenHands or plexiglass?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenHands alternatives and plexiglass alternatives (OpenHands markdown twin, plexiglass 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, OpenHands or plexiglass?
- OpenHands: Very active. plexiglass: Slowing. 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 OpenHands and plexiglass?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenHands trust report; plexiglass trust report.