OpenHands
Open-source alternative to Devin
OpenHands is an open-source platform for running AI software agents that can plan and carry out development work, such as editing code, running commands, and browsing the web, through a browser interface. It is a self-hosted alternative to Devin, so teams keep full control of their agents and workflows. Developers use it to automate routine coding tasks inside their own development environments.
Key features
- Self-hosted platform
- AI agents for coding automation
- Browser-based interface for dev workflows
Before you switch
AI tools evolve fast, and open-source models and interfaces are catching up quickly. When you switch, check whether the project supports the models you already use and whether it can run on your own hardware or a server you control. Self-hosted AI keeps your prompts and data private, but it may need a little setup. Start with the project’s documentation and community guides — most popular projects have step-by-step install instructions that take under an hour.
Like every project on OpenShelf, OpenHands is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.