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
Find the settings each fork offers for your device.
Which should you choose?
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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Feature
openpilot
FrogPilot
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.aiFrogPilot
FrogPilot
comma 4
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
Not confirmed for the selected deviceReviewed: comma 3X · comma 3
The Pond
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