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Best OpenHands alternatives

6 tools that do what OpenHands does, ranked by our overall review score.

By Official AppDuo editorial team · Updated

Why are you switching?
  1. Claude Code logoClaude Code7.4Anthropic's coding agent across terminal, IDE, web and CIEasier than OpenHandsMore private than OpenHands
  2. goose logogoose7.3Open-source AI agent that runs on your machine and works with many model providersEasier than OpenHandsMore private than OpenHandsOpen source
  3. Cline logoCline7.3Open-source coding agent that runs on the AI models you chooseEasier than OpenHandsMore private than OpenHandsOpen source
  4. OpenAI Codex logoOpenAI Codex7.3OpenAI's coding agent across an open-source CLI, desktop app, cloud and mobileEasier than OpenHandsMore private than OpenHandsOpen source
  5. OpenCode logoOpenCode7.0Open-source coding agent for terminal and desktop that works with many modelsEasier than OpenHandsOpen source
  6. Kilo Code logoKilo Code6.9Open-source coding agent with at-cost model pricing and bring-your-own-keyEasier than OpenHandsOpen source

Best OpenHands alternatives at a glance: data table

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AppScoreFree planCheapest paid planUser ratingPlatformsChecked
OpenHands6.9Yes——Web, APINov 11, 2026
Claude Code7.4No$20Pro3.7/5Visual Studio Marketplace (VS Code extension)macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android, APINov 10, 2026
goose7.3Yes——macOS, Windows, Linux, APINov 11, 2026
Cline7.3Yes$9.99/userClinePass4.0/5Visual Studio Marketplace (VS Code extension)macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension, APINov 10, 2026
OpenAI Codex7.3Yes$8Go4.8/5App Store (United States), ChatGPT app, which hosts Codex on iPhonemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android, APINov 10, 2026
OpenCode7.0Yes$10Go—macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Web, APINov 11, 2026
Kilo Code6.9Yes$19Kilo Pass Starter3.9/5Visual Studio MarketplacemacOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOSNov 11, 2026