openpilot
dragonpilotopenpilot
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 guideCompare two forks
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.
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 guideDevice listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.
Official comma.ai baseline.
Driving and device customization.
Settings feature list
Same goal, real setting names13 shown
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Feature
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.aidragonpilot
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 uses comma’s pinned stock openpilot capability table. A fork setting does not confirm exact-car support. Check the exact year, package, hardware, and fork documentation before installing.