Comparison
honcho vs openhuman
Verdict
Pick honcho if memory Library for Stateful Agents; pick openhuman if openHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration.
Markdown twin · honcho alternatives · openhuman alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 18, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | honcho | openhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 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
- honcho
- Memory library for building stateful agents
- openhuman
- Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration
Stars
- honcho
- 6.7k
- openhuman
- 40k
Forks
- honcho
- 824
- openhuman
- 3.9k
Open issues
- honcho
- 163
- openhuman
- 199
Language
- honcho
- Python
- openhuman
- Rust
Adopt for
- honcho
- Memory Library for Stateful Agents
- openhuman
- OpenHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration.
Persona
- honcho
- -
- openhuman
- -
Runtime
- honcho
- -
- openhuman
- -
License
- honcho
- AGPL-3.0
- openhuman
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- honcho
- Aug 18, 2026
- openhuman
- Sep 17, 2026
Categories
- honcho
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
- openhuman
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- honcho
- 163
- openhuman
- 199
Stars delta
- honcho
- +659 (30d)
- openhuman
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- honcho
- -3 (30d)
- openhuman
- Unknown
Full report
- honcho
- Trust report
- openhuman
- Trust report
Choose honcho if…
- honcho is primarily Python; openhuman is Rust.
- License: honcho is AGPL-3.0, openhuman is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to honcho: agent-memory, embeddings, langchain, long-term-memory.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- Requires managing long-term and contextual memory in AI agents for statefulness.
When NOT to use honcho
- Do not need complex SDK support or a customizable framework approach.
- Not interested in using stateful capabilities leveraging multiple APIs such as Gemini, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
Choose openhuman if…
- openhuman is primarily Rust; honcho is Python.
- License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, honcho is AGPL-3.0.
- Pricing: Open source under GPL-3.0, free to use, modify, and distribute..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Installation can be done via Homebrew, Debian/Ubuntu .deb, AUR, or install scripts..
- Tags unique to openhuman: agent-orchestration, ai-assistant, desktop, llm.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you need a Rust-based solution for AI agent orchestration with a focus on local-first memory.
When NOT to use openhuman
- If you prefer a language other than Rust for your AI development.
- When your project does not require local-first memory or privacy-focused features.
- If you are looking for a cloud-centric AI agent solution rather than a local-first approach.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (plastic-labs/honcho) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (plastic-labs/honcho) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Last push (plastic-labs/honcho) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Aug 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Last push (tinyhumansai/openhuman) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: honcho 6.7k · openhuman 40k (synced Aug 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between honcho and openhuman?
- honcho: Memory library for building stateful agents. openhuman: Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose honcho over openhuman?
- Choose honcho over openhuman when honcho is primarily Python; openhuman is Rust; License: honcho is AGPL-3.0, openhuman is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to honcho: agent-memory, embeddings, langchain, long-term-memory; Also covers Data & Retrieval; Requires managing long-term and contextual memory in AI agents for statefulness.
- When should I choose openhuman over honcho?
- Choose openhuman over honcho when openhuman is primarily Rust; honcho is Python; License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, honcho is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Open source under GPL-3.0, free to use, modify, and distribute.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Installation can be done via Homebrew, Debian/Ubuntu .deb, AUR, or install scripts.; Tags unique to openhuman: agent-orchestration, ai-assistant, desktop, llm; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need a Rust-based solution for AI agent orchestration with a focus on local-first memory.
- When should I avoid honcho?
- Do not need complex SDK support or a customizable framework approach. Not interested in using stateful capabilities leveraging multiple APIs such as Gemini, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
- When should I avoid openhuman?
- If you prefer a language other than Rust for your AI development. When your project does not require local-first memory or privacy-focused features. If you are looking for a cloud-centric AI agent solution rather than a local-first approach.
- Is honcho or openhuman more popular on GitHub?
- openhuman has more GitHub stars (39,866 vs 6,703). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are honcho and openhuman open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (honcho: AGPL-3.0, openhuman: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to honcho or openhuman?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at honcho alternatives and openhuman alternatives (honcho markdown twin, openhuman 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, honcho or openhuman?
- honcho: Very active. openhuman: 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 honcho and openhuman?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: honcho trust report; openhuman trust report.