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.

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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

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 guide

Device 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.

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Feature
openpilot
sunnypilot

Steering & engagement

Reduce steering workload.Enable openpilotEnable 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 PersonalityDriving Personality
Manage speed through cruise-button actions.Not listedIntelligent Cruise Button Management (ICBM) (Alpha)
Reduce assisted speed for curves.Not listedMap+1 related control
Show, warn about, or respond to speed limits.Not listedSpeed Limit Assist Mode+5 related controls
Customize short- and long-press speed increments.Not listedEnable Custom ACC Speed Intervals+2 related controls

Experimental modes

Switch driving modes automatically as conditions change.Not listedDynamic Experimental Control+1 related control
Choose Chill or Experimental manually.Experimental ModeExperimental Mode

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+5 related controls
Download models separately from branch software.Not listedCancel Download+2 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 WarningsEnable Lane Departure Warnings
Keep monitoring active beyond ordinary engagement.Always-On Driver MonitoringAlways-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 CameraDriver Camera Preview
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+2 related controls
Use project-provided translations.Change LanguageChange Language+1 related control
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.UI Debug ModeDeveloper UI+2 related controls
Keep or boot the device in maintenance-only offroad mode.Not listedForce Offroad Mode+1 related control
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+3 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

Remote services

Manage settings or backups from another device.Not listedEnable sunnylink+2 related controls
Pair an account and view service status.Pair DevicePair Device+2 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+1 related control
Control driver-camera or microphone contribution settings.Record and Upload Driver Camera+1 related controlRecord and Upload Driver Camera+1 related control
Expose named logging or upload controls.Cellular Metered+2 related controlsCellular Metered+2 related controls
Opt into a fork-specific driving-data uploader.Not listedEnable sunnylink uploader (infrastructure test)
Toggle an upload-related parameter.Not listedOnroad Uploads
Use command-line developer access.Enable ADB+1 related controlSSH Keys

Vehicle-specific behavior

Override automatic vehicle identification.Not listedVehicle
Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.openpilot Longitudinal Control (Alpha)Enforce 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
Permit bounded driver steering input.Not listedCooperative Steering (Beta)
Versions and install info

openpilot

release-tizi

comma 3X

openpilot.comma.ai

sunnypilot

release-tizi

comma 3X

release.sunnypilot.ai
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.

sunnypilot
Settings · internetScope: comma four · comma 3X

sunnylink provides settings backup and remote configuration, including settings that are hidden from the C4 on-device screen.

Reviewed sunnypilot release branches; settings vary by device and installed revision.

Connection: Internet service

  • A linked device running a supported fork
  • Device internet access for live changes; available settings depend on its software

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

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.