OpenHands free tier: how far you get
OpenHands free tier: Local self-host is free; you pay only your model provider. Gemini free key works once caching_prompt is off. OpenRouter :free models are rate-limited (~50 requests/day).. In our 2026-11-04 test: $0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK).
Based on our own test on 2026-11-04 (3 runs) and the official pricing page (checked 2026-11-04).
What the free plan includes
Local self-host is free; you pay only your model provider. Gemini free key works once caching_prompt is off. OpenRouter :free models are rate-limited (~50 requests/day).
What our test used
$0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK).
How far that gets you
Not enough data to estimate.
Paid plans
Agent Canvas free to self-host (MIT, BYOK, single shared identity). Teams $500/mo up to 10 users (+$50/seat), self-hosted with RBAC. Enterprise custom. OpenHands Cloud: free BYOK tier with daily/parallel conversation limits; hosted models at provider cost with no markup
FAQ
Is OpenHands free?
Yes: self-host Agent Canvas / CLI / SDK free with your own model key; Cloud free BYOK tier for individuals with usage limits. No card required for local BYOK
How much did our test use on the OpenHands free plan?
In our test (2026-11-04, 3 runs): $0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK).
How far does the OpenHands free plan go?
Not enough data to estimate from our test.
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