OpenHands
#4 Codingby All Hands AI · Best open-source option
OpenHands is the leading open-source AI coding agent: it edits code, runs commands, browses the web, and completes development tasks in a sandboxed environment. Self-host it free and bring your own model API key, or use the hosted cloud. It consistently scores near the top of SWE-bench among open agents.
Visit OpenHands ↗Last verified June 10, 2026
Pricing
Free (self-hosted) + API costs
MIT-licensed open source; paid hosted cloud available
Free tier: Yes · Open source: Yes
Strengths
- + No subscription — pay only model costs
- + Full control, auditability, and customization
- + Active research-driven community
Limitations
- − Setup and model costs require technical comfort
- − Less polished than commercial rivals
Best for
Budget-conscious developersPrivacy-sensitive teamsResearchers and tinkerers
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