openpilot vs sunnypilot
openpilot
sunnypilotFind the settings each fork offers for your device.
Official comma.ai baseline.
Added driving and convenience settings.
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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
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.aisunnypilot
release-tizi
comma 3X
release.sunnypilot.aiAbout 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.
sunnypilotsunnylink
Settings · internetScope: comma four · comma 3X
sunnylink
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
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