openpilot
sunnypilotopenpilot
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 sunnypilot
Find the settings each fork offers for your device.
Which should you choose?
openpilot offers the standard comma experience. sunnypilot adds choices over steering and pedal use, driving models, and sunnylink device tools. Start with the extra control you want.
sunnypilot
Start here if you want more choice over steering and pedal use. Driving-model options and sunnylink are other useful areas to compare.
Stable installer listed: comma 3X · comma 4.
sunnypilot installation guideDevice listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.
Official comma.ai baseline.
Added driving and convenience settings.
Settings feature list
Same goal, real setting names63 shown
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Feature
openpilot
sunnypilot
Steering & engagement
Reduce steering workload.enable openpilot+1 related controlEnable sunnypilot
Keep steering while the driver manages speed.Disengage on Accelerator PedalEnable Modular Assistive Driving System (MADS)+2 related controls
Choose how independent steering starts, pauses, and ends.Not listedSteering Mode on Brake Pedal+2 related controls
Pause steering during a signaled low-speed turn.Not listedPause Lateral Control with Blinker+1 related control
Select a steering controller.Not listedEnforce Torque Lateral Control+1 related control
Delay steering resumption after a pause.Not listedPost-Blinker Delay
Tune steering response parameters.Not listedSelf-Tune+7 related controls
Adjust camera or model geometry offset.Not listedAdjust Camera Offset
Choose learned or fixed steering delay.Not listedLive Learning Steer Delay+1 related control
Speed & following
Choose a following personality.driving personality+1 related controlDriving Personality
Reduce assisted speed for curves.Not listedMap+1 related control
Show, warn about, or respond to speed limits.Not listedSpeed Limit Assist Mode+6 related controls
Customize short- and long-press speed increments.Not listedEnable Custom ACC Speed Intervals+3 related controls
Experimental modes
Switch driving modes automatically as conditions change.Not listedDynamic Experimental Control+1 related control
Choose Chill or Experimental manually.experimental mode+1 related controlExperimental Mode+1 related control
Lane changes
Choose how and when a signaled lane change starts.Not listedAuto Lane Change by Blinker+1 related control
Set conditions that block or delay initiation.Not listedAuto Lane Change: Delay with Blind Spot
Let turn-signal or route context request model desires.Not listedUse Lane Turn Desires+1 related control
Models
Choose which driving model the software uses.Not listedCurrent Model+6 related controls
Download models separately from branch software.Not listedselect model+5 related controls
Maps & navigation
Download and manage local map regions.Not listedDownloaded Maps+5 related controls
Show the current road name onroad.Not listedDisplay Road Name
Alerts & driver monitoring
Warn about lane departure.Enable Lane Departure Warnings+1 related controlEnable Lane Departure Warnings
Keep monitoring active beyond ordinary engagement.always-on driver monitor+1 related controlAlways-On Driver Monitoring
Reduce routine chimes while retaining listed critical alerts.Not listedQuiet Mode
Add alerts for selected driving events.Not listedGreen Traffic Light Alert (Beta)+1 related control
Display blind-spot state.Not listedShow Blind Spot Warnings
Device & appearance
Check driver-camera framing while parked.Driver Camera+1 related controldriver camera preview+1 related control
Customize colors, icons, paths, fonts, sounds, or boot logos.Not listedTesla Rainbow Mode
Hide selected onroad elements.Not listedSpeedometer: Hide from Onroad Screen
Show additional road, lead, radar, lane, pedal, or sign data.Not listedDisplay Metrics Below Chevron+2 related controls
Show steering, acceleration, torque, stop, wheel, or brake state.Not listedReal-time Acceleration Bar+1 related control
Show the fork-selected current-speed source.Not listedSpeedometer: Always Display True Speed
Draw turn-signal indicators onroad.Not listedDisplay Turn Signals
Adjust brightness, screen-off delay, and settings timeout.Not listedOnroad Brightness+3 related controls
Use project-provided translations.Change LanguageChange Language+1 related control
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.ui debug mode+1 related controlDeveloper UI+3 related controls
Keep or boot the device in maintenance-only offroad mode.Not listedForce Offroad Mode+2 related controls
Choose parked shutdown timing.Not listedMax Time Offroad
Reset fork settings to defaults.Not listedReset Settings
Recording & trips
Review recent and all-time drive totals.Not listedALL TIME+1 related control
Inspect diagnostic or error logs while parked.Not listedError Log
Browse route and log files over the local network.Not listedcopyparty Service
Updates & recovery
Check, download, and install software updates.Download+2 related controlsDownload+4 related controls
Choose the updater branch or track.Target BranchTarget Branch
Disable automatic updater behavior intentionally.Not listedDisable Updates
Trade normal build/update behavior for faster boot.Not listedQuickboot Mode
Reset, restore, or roll back fork software.Not listedUninstall+1 related control
Remote services
Manage settings or backups from another device.Not listedenable sunnylink+5 related controls
Pair an account and view service status.Pair Device+1 related controlpair / paired+7 related controls
Enable an opt-in automation runner on the device.Not listedGitHub Runner Service
Privacy & connectivity
Configure or start a device hotspot/tether.Enable Tethering+1 related controlenable tethering+3 related controls
Control driver-camera or microphone contribution settings.record & upload driver camera+3 related controlsRecord and Upload Driver Camera+1 related control
Expose named logging or upload controls.cellular metered+4 related controlscellular metered+4 related controls
Opt into a fork-specific driving-data uploader.Not listedEnable sunnylink uploader (infrastructure test)+1 related control
Toggle an upload-related parameter.Not listedOnroad Uploads
Use command-line developer access.Enable ADB+4 related controlsEnable ADB+3 related controls
Vehicle-specific behavior
Override automatic vehicle identification.Not listedVehicle
Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.Alpha Longitudinal+1 related controlEnforce Factory Longitudinal Control+1 related control
Extend stop-and-go behavior for supported cars.Not listedStop and Go (Beta)+2 related controls
Select Hyundai-family fork longitudinal tuning.Not listedCustom Longitudinal Tuning+1 related control
Permit bounded driver steering input.Not listedCooperative Steering (Beta)
Versions and install info
openpilot
release-tizi / release-mici
comma 4 + comma 3X
openpilot.comma.aisunnypilot
release-tizi
comma 3X
release.sunnypilot.airelease-mici
comma 4
install.sunnypilot.ai/release-miciAbout 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.