Base Features
All users start on the Pay-as-you-go plan and have access to these base features when they sign up:- Run multiple OpenHands conversations on OpenHands Cloud runtimes
- API keys to the OpenHands LLM provider for use in tools like OpenHands CLI or OpenHands Local GUI
- $20 in initial OpenHands Cloud credits to get started
- Support for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, and more
What you get with a Pro Subscription
The $20/month Pro Subscription covers the cost of runtime compute in OpenHands Cloud, plus enables the following features:- Bring Your Own LLM Keys: Bring your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, and other providers.
- Model Choice: Unlocks access to OpenHands LLM provider models for use within OpenHands Cloud.
- No Markup Pricing on LLM usage: When you use the OpenHands LLM provider in OpenHands Cloud, you pay for LLM usage at-cost (zero markup) based on API prices.
Plan Comparison
Here are the key differences between Pay-as-you-go and Pro subscriptions:When running OpenHands conversations in OpenHands Cloud
| Pay-as-you-go | Pro Subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | None - no commitment | $20/month |
| Can I bring my own LLM key? | No | ✅ Yes |
| Do I pay for LLM usage? | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Can I select from different LLMs without bringing my own LLM key? | No - defaults to Claude Sonnet 4 | ✅ Yes - via OpenHands LLM provider See models and pricing |
| How much am I charged for LLM usage? | Marked up pricing - 2x Claude Sonnet 4 API prices This markup helps cover the cost of runtime compute. | No markup - 1x API prices The $20 monthly subscription covers the cost of runtime compute. |
When using the OpenHands LLM Provider outside of OpenHands Cloud
The following applies to both the Pay-as-you-go and Pro subscription:| Pay-as-you-go or Pro Subscription | |
|---|---|
| Do I have access to multiple models via the OpenHands LLM provider? | ✅ Yes See models and pricing |
| Can I generate and refresh OpenHands LLM API keys? | ✅ Yes |
| How much am I charged for LLM usage when I use the OpenHands LLM provider in other AI coding tools? | No markup - pay 1x API prices See models and pricing Usage is deducted from your OpenHands Cloud credit balance. The OpenHands LLM provider is available to all OpenHands Cloud users, and LLM usage is billed at-cost (zero markup). Use these models with OpenHands CLI, OpenHands Local GUI, or even other AI coding agents! Learn more. |