Continue vs OpenHands
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Open-source autocomplete and chat for your IDE. | Autonomous AI agents that build software. |
| GitHub stars | 24.5K | 43K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | GitHub Copilot, Claude Code | Claude Code |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Continue features
- Tab autocomplete with any model
- Inline edits and chat in your editor
- Custom context providers (docs, repos, issues)
- VS Code and JetBrains support
- Local models via Ollama for full privacy
OpenHands features
- Agents that write code, run commands, and browse the web
- Model-agnostic — use any LLM provider
- Sandboxed execution for safety
- Automates testing, docs, and refactoring
- Self-hosted, scalable deployments