Comparison
OpenHands vs skyvern
Verdict
Pick OpenHands when license: OpenHands is Other, skyvern is AGPL-3.0; pick skyvern when license: skyvern is AGPL-3.0, OpenHands is Other.
Markdown twin · OpenHands alternatives · skyvern alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenHands | skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- OpenHands
- AI-Driven Development
- skyvern
- Automate browser based workflows with AI
Stars
- OpenHands
- 80k
- skyvern
- 22k
Forks
- OpenHands
- 10k
- skyvern
- 2.1k
Open issues
- OpenHands
- 359
- skyvern
- 235
Language
- OpenHands
- Python
- skyvern
- 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.
- skyvern
- -
Persona
- OpenHands
- -
- skyvern
- -
Runtime
- OpenHands
- -
- skyvern
- -
License
- OpenHands
- Other
- skyvern
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
- skyvern
- Jul 15, 2026
Categories
- OpenHands
- Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
- skyvern
- Computer Vision, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- OpenHands
- 359
- skyvern
- 235
Full report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
- skyvern
- Trust report
Choose OpenHands if…
- License: OpenHands is Other, skyvern is AGPL-3.0.
- 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.
Choose skyvern if…
- License: skyvern is AGPL-3.0, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to skyvern: ai, api, automation, browser.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
- skyvern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
When NOT to use skyvern
- 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.
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 (Skyvern-AI/skyvern) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (Skyvern-AI/skyvern) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (Skyvern-AI/skyvern) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenHands 80k · skyvern 22k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenHands and skyvern?
- OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. skyvern: Automate browser based workflows with AI. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenHands over skyvern?
- Choose OpenHands over skyvern when License: OpenHands is Other, skyvern is AGPL-3.0; 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 choose skyvern over OpenHands?
- Choose skyvern over OpenHands when License: skyvern is AGPL-3.0, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to skyvern: ai, api, automation, browser; Also covers Computer Vision; skyvern ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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 skyvern?
- 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.
- Is OpenHands or skyvern more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 22,233). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenHands and skyvern open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenHands: Other, skyvern: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenHands or skyvern?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenHands alternatives and skyvern alternatives (OpenHands markdown twin, skyvern 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 skyvern?
- OpenHands: Very active. skyvern: 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 OpenHands and skyvern?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenHands trust report; skyvern trust report.