OpenHands vs Cline
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| Field | O OpenHandsSoftware agent that uses a sandbox to edit code, run tests, and open PRs. | C ClineVS Code agent that can use the editor, the terminal, and the browser. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms· | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Docker· | Yes | No |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Coding agents | Coding agents |
| License· | MIT | Apache 2.0 |
| Language· | Python | TypeScript |
| Jobs· | autonomous coding agent, PR agent | VS Code agent, Claude Code alternative |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 62k | 53k |
| Last commit· | Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |