Comparison
OpenHands vs promptmage
Verdict
Pick OpenHands when license: OpenHands is Other, promptmage is MIT; pick promptmage when license: promptmage is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | OpenHands | promptmage |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (628d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal 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
- promptmage
- simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows.
Stars
- OpenHands
- 80k
- promptmage
- 115
Forks
- OpenHands
- 10k
- promptmage
- 8
Open issues
- OpenHands
- 359
- promptmage
- 8
Language
- OpenHands
- Python
- promptmage
- 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.
- promptmage
- -
Persona
- OpenHands
- -
- promptmage
- -
Runtime
- OpenHands
- -
- promptmage
- -
License
- OpenHands
- Other
- promptmage
- MIT
Last pushed
- OpenHands
- Jul 11, 2026
- promptmage
- Oct 21, 2024
Categories
- OpenHands
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- promptmage
- LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- OpenHands
- Very active (96%)
- promptmage
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- OpenHands
- 0d
- promptmage
- 628d
Open issues (now)
- OpenHands
- 359
- promptmage
- 8
Owner type
- OpenHands
- Organization
- promptmage
- User
Full report
- OpenHands
- Trust report
- promptmage
- Trust report
Choose OpenHands if…
- License: OpenHands is Other, promptmage is MIT.
- Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, openai.
- - 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 promptmage if…
- License: promptmage is MIT, OpenHands is Other.
- Tags unique to promptmage: nlp-library, prompt-toolkit, ai, python.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (8).
When NOT to use promptmage
- Last GitHub push was 628 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 21, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptmage.
- 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 (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (tsterbak/promptmage) · observed Oct 21, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: OpenHands 80k · promptmage 115 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between OpenHands and promptmage?
- OpenHands: AI-Driven Development. promptmage: simplifies the process of creating and managing LLM workflows.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose OpenHands over promptmage?
- Choose OpenHands over promptmage when License: OpenHands is Other, promptmage is MIT; Tags unique to OpenHands: claude-ai, artificial-intelligence, chatgpt, openai; - 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 promptmage over OpenHands?
- Choose promptmage over OpenHands when License: promptmage is MIT, OpenHands is Other; Tags unique to promptmage: nlp-library, prompt-toolkit, ai, python; Leaner open-issue backlog (8).
- 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 promptmage?
- Last GitHub push was 628 days ago (dormant maintenance, Oct 21, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on promptmage. 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 promptmage more popular on GitHub?
- OpenHands has more GitHub stars (80,430 vs 115). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are OpenHands and promptmage open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (OpenHands: Other, promptmage: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to OpenHands or promptmage?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at OpenHands alternatives and promptmage alternatives (OpenHands markdown twin, promptmage 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 promptmage?
- OpenHands: Very active. promptmage: Dormant. 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 promptmage?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: OpenHands trust report; promptmage trust report.