Feature Comparison
The table below highlights the key differences between the Open Source Local GUI and OpenHands Enterprise offerings:| Feature | Open Source Local GUI | OpenHands Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Full breadth of agent functionality (sub-agents, MCP, skills, model agnosticism) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Where does the agent run? | Local machine, maybe a developer’s desktop or a GitHub runner | ✅ Cloud Runtime |
| Scalability (# of parallel agent conversations) | Limited by machine | ✅ Unlimited, on-demand |
| Sandboxed runtime environments Secure environments for agent execution and exploration | Requires configuration | ✅ |
| ‘@OpenHands’ in Slack and Jira Important for real-time resolution of bugs and feedback | ❌ | ✅ |
| ‘@OpenHands’ in GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket Important for real-time resolution of PR comments and failing tests | ❌ | ✅ |
| Centralized storage of agent conversations Important for auditability | ❌ | ✅ |
| Manage multiple agent conversations in one place Give users centralized visibility into all agent conversations | ❌ | ✅ |
| Share conversations Unlock collaboration use cases | ❌ | ✅ |
| Monitor live conversation progress Enable Human-in-the-Loop operations for running agents | Requires access to machine where agent is running | ✅ Monitor remotely from OpenHands Enterprise UI |
| Multi-user management and RBAC Roll out to several users and teams | ❌ | ✅ |
| SAML | ❌ | ✅ |
| REST APIs | ❌ | ✅ |
When to Choose Each Option
Open Source Local GUI
The Open Source Local GUI is ideal for:- Individual developers exploring AI-assisted coding
- Small teams with basic requirements
- Self-hosted environments where you manage your own infrastructure
- Running OpenHands locally on your own machine
OpenHands Enterprise
OpenHands Enterprise is the right choice when you need:- Team collaboration — Share conversations and manage multiple users from a single platform
- Platform integrations — Invoke OpenHands directly from Slack, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
- Scalability — Run unlimited parallel agent conversations without local resource constraints
- Enterprise security — SAML authentication, RBAC, and centralized audit logs
- Remote monitoring — Track agent progress in real-time from anywhere
Getting Started
Try Local GUI
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