openpilot vs dragonpilot

Find the settings each fork offers for your device.

Which should you choose?

Choosing between openpilot and dragonpilot? Compare what each offers for your comma device, then check the exact car and installation path.

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openpilot

Start with the official software if you want the standard comma experience. Then explore community versions if a particular extra feature interests you.

Stable installer listed: comma 4 · comma 3X.

openpilot installation guide

dragonpilot

Compare the particular controls you want, then check the installation status below before planning a switch.

Check the installation status before planning a switch.

dragonpilot installation guide

Device listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.

Official comma.ai baseline.

Driving and device customization.

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openpilot
dragonpilot

Steering & engagement

Reduce steering workload.enable openpilotNot listed

Speed & following

Choose a following personality.driving personalityNot listed

Experimental modes

Choose Chill or Experimental manually.experimental modeNot listed

Alerts & driver monitoring

Warn about lane departure.lane departure warningsNot listed
Keep monitoring active beyond ordinary engagement.always-on driver monitorNot listed

Device & appearance

Check driver-camera framing while parked.Driver Camera PreviewNot listed
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.ui debug modeNot listed

Remote services

Pair an account and view service status.Pair / PairedNot listed

Privacy & connectivity

Configure or start a device hotspot/tether.Enable Tethering+1 related controlNot listed
Control driver-camera or microphone contribution settings.record & upload driver camera+1 related controlNot listed
Expose named logging or upload controls.cellular metered+2 related controlsNot listed
Use command-line developer access.Enable ADB+2 related controlsNot listed

Vehicle-specific behavior

Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.Alpha LongitudinalNot listed
Versions and install info

openpilot

release-mici

comma 4

openpilot.comma.ai

dragonpilot

0.11.1

comma 4

About this list

Each row groups settings that serve a similar user goal, while keeping the exact name used by each project. “Not listed” means this settings catalog has no matching row; it is not a universal claim that the software cannot do it.

Settings catalog checked through 2026-08-31.

Car search includes comma’s table and labeled community listings. A fork setting does not confirm exact-car support. Check the exact year, package, hardware, and fork documentation before installing.

Phone and web apps

Find your fork’s app. Open a row for setup and sources. Change settings while parked.

openpilot

comma connect

Uploaded drives · internetScope: comma four · comma 3X

Review uploaded route history and videos through comma connect.

Reviewed openpilot release branches. Drive review does not establish remote driving-settings control.

Connection: Internet service

  • A paired comma device with uploaded drives
  • Some features require a subscription; check current official plans

Sources checked 2026-09-29; documentation review, not a connected-device test.

dragonpilot

App setup not confirmed

Device support unverified

A fork-specific companion setup has not been verified in this catalog. This does not mean no app is available.