Comparison
openhuman vs Athena-Public
Verdict
Pick openhuman if openHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration; pick Athena-Public if persistent memory & governed autonomy for AI Agents, built in Python.
Markdown twin · openhuman alternatives · Athena-Public alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 18, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | openhuman | Athena-Public |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 23, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 23, 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
- openhuman
- Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration
- Athena-Public
- The Linux OS for AI Agents
Stars
- openhuman
- 40k
- Athena-Public
- 584
Forks
- openhuman
- 3.9k
- Athena-Public
- 77
Open issues
- openhuman
- 199
- Athena-Public
- 0
Language
- openhuman
- Rust
- Athena-Public
- Python
Adopt for
- openhuman
- OpenHuman is an open-source agent harness written in Rust, emphasizing local-first memory and agent orchestration.
- Athena-Public
- Persistent memory & governed autonomy for AI Agents, built in Python.
Persona
- openhuman
- -
- Athena-Public
- -
Runtime
- openhuman
- -
- Athena-Public
- -
License
- openhuman
- GPL-3.0
- Athena-Public
- MIT
Last pushed
- openhuman
- Sep 17, 2026
- Athena-Public
- Aug 23, 2026
Categories
- openhuman
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- Athena-Public
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- openhuman
- 199
- Athena-Public
- 0
Stars delta
- openhuman
- Unknown
- Athena-Public
- +41 (30d)
Open issues delta
- openhuman
- Unknown
- Athena-Public
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- openhuman
- Organization
- Athena-Public
- User
Full report
- openhuman
- Trust report
- Athena-Public
- Trust report
Choose openhuman if…
- openhuman is primarily Rust; Athena-Public is Python.
- License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, Athena-Public is MIT.
- 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, local-first.
- openhuman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- 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.
Choose Athena-Public if…
- Athena-Public is primarily Python; openhuman is Rust.
- License: Athena-Public is MIT, openhuman is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to Athena-Public: chatgpt, framework, google-antigravity, knowledge-management.
- When you need persistent memory and structured reasoning capabilities that enhance any LLM used as an AI agent or assistant.
When NOT to use Athena-Public
- If your project requires a platform with extensive pre-built integrations beyond mere memory management for LLMs, Athena-Public may not offer sufficient out-of-the-box integration support.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (winstonkoh87/Athena-Public) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: openhuman 40k · Athena-Public 584 (synced Sep 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between openhuman and Athena-Public?
- openhuman: Open source agent harness with local-first memory and agent orchestration. Athena-Public: The Linux OS for AI Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose openhuman over Athena-Public?
- Choose openhuman over Athena-Public when openhuman is primarily Rust; Athena-Public is Python; License: openhuman is GPL-3.0, Athena-Public is MIT; 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, local-first; openhuman ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need a Rust-based solution for AI agent orchestration with a focus on local-first memory.
- When should I choose Athena-Public over openhuman?
- Choose Athena-Public over openhuman when Athena-Public is primarily Python; openhuman is Rust; License: Athena-Public is MIT, openhuman is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to Athena-Public: chatgpt, framework, google-antigravity, knowledge-management; When you need persistent memory and structured reasoning capabilities that enhance any LLM used as an AI agent or assistant.
- 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.
- When should I avoid Athena-Public?
- If your project requires a platform with extensive pre-built integrations beyond mere memory management for LLMs, Athena-Public may not offer sufficient out-of-the-box integration support.
- Is openhuman or Athena-Public more popular on GitHub?
- openhuman has more GitHub stars (39,866 vs 584). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are openhuman and Athena-Public open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (openhuman: GPL-3.0, Athena-Public: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to openhuman or Athena-Public?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at openhuman alternatives and Athena-Public alternatives (openhuman markdown twin, Athena-Public 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, openhuman or Athena-Public?
- openhuman: Very active. Athena-Public: 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 openhuman and Athena-Public?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: openhuman trust report; Athena-Public trust report.