Comparison
OpenHands vs superset
Verdict
Pick OpenHands if openHands is an AI-driven development tool that supports integration with various AI models and provides a CLI for managing projects. It is built with TypeScript and is licensed under the MIT license; pick superset if superset is designed to enhance productivity by enabling developers to manage multiple agents across isolated git worktrees, offering a built-in terminal and.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenHands | superset |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- superset
- Code Editor for the AI Agents Era
Stars
- OpenHands
- 88k
- superset
- 14k
Forks
- OpenHands
- 12k
- superset
- 1.3k
Open issues
- OpenHands
- 813
- superset
- 726
Language
- OpenHands
- TypeScript
- superset
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- OpenHands
- OpenHands is an AI-driven development tool that supports integration with various AI models and provides a CLI for managing projects. It is built with TypeScript and is licensed under the MIT license.
- superset
- Superset is designed to enhance productivity by enabling developers to manage multiple agents across isolated git worktrees, offering a built-in terminal and diff viewer.
Persona
- OpenHands
- -
- superset
- -
Runtime
- OpenHands
- -
- superset
- -
License
- OpenHands
- MIT
- superset
- Other
Last pushed
- OpenHands
- Sep 18, 2026
- superset
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- OpenHands
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- superset
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- OpenHands
- 813
- superset
- 726
Stars delta
- OpenHands
- +4.2k (30d)
- superset
- +1.3k (30d)
Open issues delta
- OpenHands
- +327 (30d)
- superset
- +137 (30d)
Full report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
- superset
- Trust report
Typed relationship
OpenHands alternative supersetSuperset and OpenHands both aim to provide a control center for coding agents, offering features like orchestration and isolation of workspaces.
Choose OpenHands if…
- License: OpenHands is MIT, superset is Other.
- Pricing: OpenHands is available under the MIT license, which means it is free to use, but users might encounter additional costs if they integrate with paid AI models..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required to run OpenHands, and users need to set up a host directory for `PROJECTS_PATH` containing the project folders they want the agent to access..
- Superset and OpenHands both aim to provide a control center for coding agents, offering features like orchestration and isolation of workspaces.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai.
- Use OpenHands when you need to interact with your projects using AI agents and require support for integrating with multiple AI models.
When NOT to use OpenHands
- Avoid using OpenHands if you are looking for a tool that only supports a specific AI model, as it integrates with various models which might complicate your workflow.
- Do not use OpenHands if you do not require a CLI for project management and prefer a graphical user interface.
Choose superset if…
- License: superset is Other, OpenHands is MIT.
- Superset and OpenHands both aim to provide a control center for coding agents, offering features like orchestration and isolation of workspaces.
- Tags unique to superset: ai-agents, claude-code, codex, coding-agents.
- superset ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to run and monitor multiple CLI-based coding agents simultaneously without the overhead of context switching.
When NOT to use superset
- Avoid if you are working primarily on Windows or Linux systems since builds for these operating systems are not yet available.
- If your workflow does not require the isolation of tasks in separate git worktrees, other tools might be more suitable without the need for such specific setup.
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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (OpenHands/OpenHands) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (superset-sh/superset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (superset-sh/superset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (superset-sh/superset) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenHands 88k · superset 14k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenHands and superset?
- OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. superset: Code Editor for the AI Agents Era. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenHands over superset?
- Choose OpenHands over superset when License: OpenHands is MIT, superset is Other; Pricing: OpenHands is available under the MIT license, which means it is free to use, but users might encounter additional costs if they integrate with paid AI models.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Docker is required to run OpenHands, and users need to set up a host directory for
PROJECTS_PATHcontaining the project folders they want the agent to access.; Superset and OpenHands both aim to provide a control center for coding agents, offering features like orchestration and isolation of workspaces; Tags unique to OpenHands: agent, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, claude-ai; Use OpenHands when you need to interact with your projects using AI agents and require support for integrating with multiple AI models. - When should I choose superset over OpenHands?
- Choose superset over OpenHands when License: superset is Other, OpenHands is MIT; Superset and OpenHands both aim to provide a control center for coding agents, offering features like orchestration and isolation of workspaces; Tags unique to superset: ai-agents, claude-code, codex, coding-agents; superset ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to run and monitor multiple CLI-based coding agents simultaneously without the overhead of context switching.
- When should I avoid OpenHands?
- Avoid using OpenHands if you are looking for a tool that only supports a specific AI model, as it integrates with various models which might complicate your workflow. Do not use OpenHands if you do not require a CLI for project management and prefer a graphical user interface.
- When should I avoid superset?
- Avoid if you are working primarily on Windows or Linux systems since builds for these operating systems are not yet available. If your workflow does not require the isolation of tasks in separate git worktrees, other tools might be more suitable without the need for such specific setup.
- Is OpenHands or superset more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (88,376 vs 14,405). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenHands and superset open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenHands: MIT, superset: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenHands or superset?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenHands alternatives and superset alternatives (OpenHands markdown twin, superset 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 superset?
- OpenHands: Very active. superset: 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 superset?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenHands trust report; superset trust report.