openpilot
FrogPilotopenpilot
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 guideopenpilot vs FrogPilot
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Choosing between openpilot and FrogPilot? Compare what each offers for your comma device, then check the exact car and installation path.
FrogPilot
Start here if you want to explore driving and screen customization. Check your comma device before choosing an installer.
Stable installer listed: comma 3X / 3.
FrogPilot installation guideDevice listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.
Official comma.ai baseline.
Extensive driving and interface controls.
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openpilot
FrogPilot
Steering & engagement
Reduce steering workload.Enable openpilotEnable openpilot
Keep steering while the driver manages speed.Disengage on Accelerator PedalAlways On Lateral+1 related control
Choose how independent steering starts, pauses, and ends.Not listedEnable With Cruise Control+2 related controls
Assign wheel buttons to fork actions.Not listedDistance Button+3 related controls
Select a steering controller.Not listedForce Torque Controller+2 related controls
Pause lateral assistance below a selected speed.Not listedPause Steering Below
Tune steering response parameters.Not listedLateral Tuning+7 related controls
Choose learned or fixed steering delay.Not listedActuator Delay
Adjust behavior near saturation or curvature limits.Not listed"Taco Bell Run" Torque Hack
Speed & following
Choose a following personality.Driving PersonalityDriving Personalities+11 related controls
Reduce assisted speed for curves.Not listed"Taco Bell Run" Turn Speed Hack+4 related controls
Show, warn about, or respond to speed limits.Not listedSpeed Limit Controller+22 related controls
Adjust acceleration, braking, and response.Not listedLongitudinal Tuning+30 related controls
Change following distance with speed.Not listedHuman-Like Following
Apply configured rain or snow response offsets.Not listedIncrease Following Distance by:+21 related controls
Adjust stopping point, stopped gap, and takeoff.Not listedForce Stop at "Detected" Stop Lights/Signs+5 related controls
Customize short- and long-press speed increments.Not listedCruise Interval+2 related controls
Select or augment the lead/radar input.Not listedLead Detection Sensitivity
Experimental modes
Switch driving modes automatically as conditions change.Not listed"Detected" Stop Lights/Signs+8 related controls
Choose Chill or Experimental manually.Experimental ModeExperimental Mode
Lane changes
Choose how and when a signaled lane change starts.Not listedAutomatic Lane Changes+2 related controls
Set conditions that block or delay initiation.Not listedMinimum Lane Change Speed+2 related controls
Let turn-signal or route context request model desires.Not listedForce Turn Desires Below Lane Change Speed
Adjust how quickly or smoothly a lane change completes.Not listedHuman-Like Lane Changes
Models
Choose which driving model the software uses.Not listedSelect Driving Model
Download models separately from branch software.Not listedAutomatically Download New Models+2 related controls
Rate or exclude models.Not listedManage Model Blacklist+1 related control
Rotate among models automatically.Not listedModel Randomizer
Maps & navigation
Download and manage local map regions.Not listedDownload Maps+4 related controls
Show the current road name onroad.Not listedRoad Name
Alerts & driver monitoring
Warn about lane departure.Enable Lane Departure WarningsEnable Lane Departure Warnings
Keep monitoring active beyond ordinary engagement.Always-On Driver MonitoringNot listed
Set volume by alert class.Not listedAlert Volume Controller+7 related controls
Add alerts for selected driving events.Not listedFrogPilot Alerts+6 related controls
Display blind-spot state.Not listedBlind Spot Path
Device & appearance
Check driver-camera framing while parked.Driver CameraDriver Camera
Customize colors, icons, paths, fonts, sounds, or boot logos.Not listedCustom Themes+16 related controls
Use a fork-specific onroad layout.Not listedCamera View+1 related control
Hide selected onroad elements.Not listedHide Current Speed+3 related controls
Show additional road, lead, radar, lane, pedal, or sign data.Not listedAdjacent Lanes+9 related controls
Show steering, acceleration, torque, stop, wheel, or brake state.Not listedAcceleration Path+2 related controls
Show the fork-selected current-speed source.Not listedUse Wheel Speed+1 related control
Change display presentation with engagement or ACC state.Not listedStandby Mode
Adjust brightness, screen-off delay, and settings timeout.Not listedScreen Brightness (Offroad)+3 related controls
Use project-provided translations.Change LanguageChange Language
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.UI Debug ModeDeveloper Metrics+12 related controls
Adjust shutdown, voltage, charging, thermal, or standby policy.Not listedLow-Voltage Cutoff+1 related control
Choose parked shutdown timing.Not listedDevice Shutdown Timer
Reset fork settings to defaults.Not listedReset Toggles to Default FrogPilot/Stock openpilot
Recording & trips
Start or stop recording the onroad interface.Not listedScreen Recorder+1 related control
Review or delete saved interface recordings.Not listedScreen Recordings
Review recent and all-time drive totals.Not listedFrogPilot Stats
Inspect diagnostic or error logs while parked.Not listedError Log
Control local driving-log recording and destination.Not listedDelete Driving Data+1 related control
Updates & recovery
Check, download, and install software updates.Download+2 related controlsAutomatic Updates+2 related controls
Choose the updater branch or track.Target BranchTarget Branch
Back up or restore settings locally.Not listedToggle Backups
Reset, restore, or roll back fork software.Not listedFrogPilot Backups+1 related control
Remote services
Manage settings or backups from another device.Not listedBackup/Restore Toggles
Pair an account and view service status.Pair DevicePair Device
Privacy & connectivity
Configure or start a device hotspot/tether.Enable Tethering+1 related controlEnable Tethering+1 related control
Control driver-camera or microphone contribution settings.Record and Upload Driver Camera+1 related controlRecord and Upload Driver Camera
Expose named logging or upload controls.Cellular Metered+2 related controlsCellular Metered+1 related control
Opt into a fork-specific driving-data uploader.Not listedShare Driving Data
Choose the fork service backend.Not listedUse Konik Server
Use command-line developer access.Enable ADB+1 related controlEnable SSH+1 related control
Vehicle-specific behavior
Override automatic vehicle identification.Not listedForce Fingerprint+2 related controls
Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.openpilot Longitudinal Control (Alpha)Disable openpilot Longitudinal
Extend stop-and-go behavior for supported cars.Not listedStop and Go+2 related controls
Automatically lock or unlock supported Toyotas.Not listedAutomatically Lock/Unlock Doors+1 related control
Use the documented Toyota DSU bypass.Not listedDSU Re-Route Harness
Versions and install info
openpilot
release-tizi
comma 3X
openpilot.comma.aiFrogPilot
FrogPilot
comma 3X
frogpilot.downloadAbout 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.
FrogPilotThe Pond
Settings and recordings · same networkScope: comma 3X · comma 3
The Pond
The on-device web interface exposes eligible settings, recordings, logs and navigation management to a browser.
Reviewed FrogPilot stable scope. A home-screen icon does not add internet access to a local app.
Connection: Same network; remote access needs additional setup
- A supported FrogPilot device
- Follow the project’s trusted-network or Tailscale guidance; do not expose the device port publicly
openpilotcomma connect
Uploaded drives · internetScope: comma four · comma 3X
comma connect
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