# Claude Code vs OpenHands

**Leader by Vioscale score:** OpenHands

| Attribute | Claude Code | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 57.5 (54% (medium)) | 63.9 (57% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 85,182 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. | OpenHands is an open-source platform for deploying AI-powered coding agents that automate development tasks. It runs locally, in the cloud, or self-hosted, integrates with developer tools like GitHub, Slack, and Linear, and supports individual developers through enterprise organizations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"form":"autonomous_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","oss_client":"closed","model_source":"single_vendor","pricing_model":"per_seat","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions"}` | `{"form":"autonomous_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","languages":"Multiple programming languages","oss_client":"oss","model_source":"model_agnostic","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":true,"editor_support":"Web GUI, Terminal UI, CLI, IDE integration via Agent-Client Protocol (ACP)","codebase_context":"repo_wide","multi_file_edits":true,"enterprise_controls":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 70 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Remote MCP"},{"name":"Connectors"},{"name":"External APIs"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Linear"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Claude Code"},{"name":"Codex"},{"name":"Gemini CLI"},{"name":"Datadog"},{"name":"Notion"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0","features":["Chat on web, iOS, Android, and desktop","Generate code and visualize data","Write, edit, and create content","Ability to search the web","Memory across conversations","Create files and execute code","Unlock more from Claude with desktop extensions","Connect Slack and Google Workspace services","Integrate any context or tool through connectors with remote MCP","Extended thinking for complex work"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free for everyone","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$17/month (annual, $200 billed upfront) or $20/month (monthly)","features":["More usage","Includes Claude Code","Includes Claude Cowork","Includes Claude Design","Includes Claude Science","Access to unlimited projects to organize chats and documents","Access to Research","Ability to use more Claude models","Claude for Microsoft 365"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For everyday productivity","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"From $100/month (billed monthly)","features":["Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro","Higher output limits for all tasks","Early access to advanced Claude features","Priority access at high traffic times"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5–20x more usage than Pro","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $17/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly). Max from $100/month (monthly).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://claude.ai/code","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:07:01.276Z","startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","summary":"Free, local, perpetual","features":["Web-based GUI","Terminal UI and CLI","Git integrations (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)","Model-agnostic LLM support","Community support","Unlimited conversations"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Local, self-hosted MIT-licensed version for individual developers","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Individual","summary":"Free with BYOK; usage-based for OpenHands LLM provider","features":["Everything in Open Source","Hosted cloud access from desktop and mobile","API support for automation and scripting","Jira and Slack integrations","Bring your own LLM key or use OpenHands provider"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Cloud SaaS access with bring-your-own-key or pay-as-you-go LLM provider","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; private VPC, SSO, enterprise support","features":["SaaS or self-hosted in your VPC","Enterprise SAML/SSO","Unlimited concurrent conversations per user","Large Codebase SDK","Organization support and multi-user RBAC","Centralized team billing","Cloud APIs","Priority support and named Customer Engineer","Shared Slack channel","Audit logs and budget controls"],"description":"Self-hosted or private VPC deployment with full control and enterprise support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free open-source and free cloud tier (BYOK); usage-based LLM token pricing; Enterprise custom quote","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.openhands.dev/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:05:48.465Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 1 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.15.0","date":"2026-08-21T14:01:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.14.0","date":"2026-08-17T21:41:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.13.0","date":"2026-08-13T01:57:00Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.12.0","date":"2026-08-07T19:33:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.11.0","date":"2026-08-07T18:01:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.10.0","date":"2026-08-05T15:54:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.9.0","date":"2026-08-03T18:49:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.8.0","date":"2026-07-30T17:07:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.7.2","date":"2026-07-30T10:45:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.7.1","date":"2026-07-30T03:47:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.7.0","date":"2026-07-29T22:43:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/v1.6.1","date":"2026-07-28T17:16:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.47.1","date":"2026-07-21T13:53:05Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.47.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.47.0","date":"2026-07-21T08:20:14Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.47.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.46.2","date":"2026-07-15T16:05:32Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.46.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.46.1","date":"2026-07-14T12:30:57Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.46.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.46.0","date":"2026-07-10T19:51:59Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.46.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/1.11.0","date":"2026-07-09T19:37:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.45.1","date":"2026-07-09T20:07:45Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.45.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands/releases/tag/cloud-1.45.0","date":"2026-07-09T19:28:57Z","type":"stable","version":"cloud-1.45.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FOpenHands%2FOpenHands&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (AI Coding Assistants)

| Capability | Claude Code | OpenHands |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Form | Autonomous agent | Autonomous agent |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| **Surface** |  |  |
| Editor / surface support | terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions | Web GUI, Terminal UI, CLI, IDE integration via Agent-Client Protocol (ACP) |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Model source | Single-vendor | Model-agnostic (BYO key) |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / air-gapped | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Context** |  |  |
| Codebase context | - | Repo-wide indexing |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Multi-file edits | - | ✓ |
| **Agentic** |  |  |
| Runs commands / tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Data** |  |  |
| Zero-data-retention option | - | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Enterprise controls | - | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Language coverage | - | Multiple programming languages |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat | - |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source client | Closed | OSS |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:55:45.106Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*