sunnypilot vs dragonpilot

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Choosing between sunnypilot and dragonpilot? Compare what each offers for your comma device, then check the exact car and installation path.

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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

dragonpilot

Compare the particular controls you want, then check the installation status below before planning a switch.

Check the installation status before planning a switch.

dragonpilot installation guide

Device listings describe software paths. Your exact car and the selected software version decide which controls work.

Added driving and convenience settings.

Driving and device customization.

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Steering & engagement

Reduce steering workload.Enable sunnypilotEnable openpilot
Keep steering while the driver manages speed.Enable Modular Assistive Driving System (MADS)+2 related controlsAlways-on Lane Keeping Assist (ALKA)+1 related control
Choose how independent steering starts, pauses, and ends.Steering Mode on Brake Pedal+2 related controlsNot listed
Pause steering during a signaled low-speed turn.Pause Lateral Control with Blinker+1 related controlNot listed
Select a steering controller.Enforce Torque Lateral Control+1 related controlNot listed
Select where within the lane the car aims.Not listedPosition Offset
Delay steering resumption after a pause.Post-Blinker DelayNot listed
Tune steering response parameters.Self-Tune+7 related controlsNot listed
Adjust camera or model geometry offset.Adjust Camera OffsetNot listed
Choose learned or fixed steering delay.Live Learning Steer Delay+1 related controlNot listed

Speed & following

Choose a following personality.Driving PersonalityDriving Personality
Manage speed through cruise-button actions.Intelligent Cruise Button Management (ICBM) (Alpha)Not listed
Reduce assisted speed for curves.Map+1 related controlNot listed
Show, warn about, or respond to speed limits.Speed Limit Assist Mode+5 related controlsNot listed
Customize short- and long-press speed increments.Enable Custom ACC Speed Intervals+2 related controlsNot listed
Coast instead of applying mild braking in bounded conditions.Not listedEnable Adaptive Coasting Mode (ACM)
Select or augment the lead/radar input.Not listedUse External Radar
Switch following personality automatically by speed.Not listedAdaptive Personality Mode (APM)

Experimental modes

Switch driving modes automatically as conditions change.Dynamic Experimental Control+1 related controlAdaptive Experimental Mode (AEM)
Choose Chill or Experimental manually.Experimental ModeExperimental Mode

Lane changes

Choose how and when a signaled lane change starts.Auto Lane Change by Blinker+1 related control+ Auto Lane Change after:+1 related control
Set conditions that block or delay initiation.Auto Lane Change: Delay with Blind SpotRoad Edge Detection (RED)
Let turn-signal or route context request model desires.Use Lane Turn Desires+1 related controlNot listed

Models

Choose which driving model the software uses.Current Model+5 related controlsNot listed
Download models separately from branch software.Cancel Download+2 related controlsNot listed

Maps & navigation

Download and manage local map regions.Downloaded Maps+5 related controlsNot listed
Show the current road name onroad.Display Road NameNot listed

Alerts & driver monitoring

Keep the supervising driver attentive.Not listedEnable Right-Hand Drive Mode
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.Quiet ModeNot listed
Add alerts for selected driving events.Green Traffic Light Alert (Beta)+1 related controlNot listed
Display blind-spot state.Show Blind Spot WarningsNot listed
Choose an alternate global audible-alert policy.Not listedAudible Alert+1 related control

Device & appearance

Check driver-camera framing while parked.Driver Camera PreviewDriver Camera
Customize colors, icons, paths, fonts, sounds, or boot logos.Tesla Rainbow ModeRainbow Driving Path like Tesla+1 related control
Use a fork-specific onroad layout.Not listedHeads-up Display (HUD) Mode
Hide selected onroad elements.Speedometer: Hide from Onroad ScreenHide HUD When Moves above:
Show additional road, lead, radar, lane, pedal, or sign data.Display Metrics Below Chevron+2 related controlsDisplay Lead Stats+1 related control
Show steering, acceleration, torque, stop, wheel, or brake state.Real-time Acceleration Bar+1 related controlNot listed
Show the fork-selected current-speed source.Speedometer: Always Display True SpeedNot listed
Draw turn-signal indicators onroad.Display Turn SignalsNot listed
Change display presentation with engagement or ACC state.Not listedDisplay Mode
Adjust brightness, screen-off delay, and settings timeout.Onroad Brightness+2 related controlsNot listed
Use project-provided translations.Change Language+1 related controlChange Language
Show detailed vehicle and control metrics onroad.Developer UI+2 related controlsEnable opview+1 related control
Keep or boot the device in maintenance-only offroad mode.Force Offroad Mode+1 related controlNot listed
Force UI onroad/offroad state for diagnostics.Not listedOn/Off Road
Choose parked shutdown timing.Max Time OffroadAuto Shutdown After
Reset fork settings to defaults.Reset SettingsReset DP Settings

Recording & trips

Review recent and all-time drive totals.ALL TIME+1 related controlNot listed
Inspect diagnostic or error logs while parked.Error LogLast Errors+1 related control
Browse route and log files over the local network.copyparty ServiceNot listed
Control local driving-log recording and destination.Not listedDisable Logging

Updates & recovery

Check, download, and install software updates.Download+3 related controlsDownload+2 related controls
Choose the updater branch or track.Target BranchTarget Branch
Disable automatic updater behavior intentionally.Disable UpdatesDisable Updates
Trade normal build/update behavior for faster boot.Quickboot ModeNot listed
Reset, restore, or roll back fork software.UninstallUninstall

Remote services

Manage settings or backups from another device.Enable sunnylink+2 related controlsNot listed
Use a fork-provided local browser dashboard.Not listeddashy HUD
Pair an account and view service status.Pair Device+2 related controlsPair Device
Enable an opt-in automation runner on the device.GitHub Runner ServiceNot listed

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+1 related control
Opt into a fork-specific driving-data uploader.Enable sunnylink uploader (infrastructure test)Not listed
Toggle an upload-related parameter.Onroad UploadsNot listed
Disable named fork connection/uploader processes.Not listedDisable Comma Connect
Delay fork logger startup.Not listedDelay Starting Loggerd for:
Use command-line developer access.SSH KeysClear SSH Keys+4 related controls

Vehicle-specific behavior

Override automatic vehicle identification.VehicleVehicle Model
Retain factory speed control on an eligible car.Enforce Factory Longitudinal Control+1 related controlUse Stock Longitudinal (Nidec)+2 related controls
Extend stop-and-go behavior for supported cars.Stop and Go (Beta)+2 related controlsEnable Stop-and-Go on A0 Platform+1 related control
Select Hyundai-family fork longitudinal tuning.Custom Longitudinal TuningNot listed
Permit bounded driver steering input.Cooperative Steering (Beta)Not listed
Automatically lock or unlock supported Toyotas.Not listedDoor Auto Lock/Unlock
Apply car-specific EPS fault or lockout avoidance.Not listedAvoid EPS Lockout
Versions and install info

sunnypilot

release-tizi

comma 3X

release.sunnypilot.ai

dragonpilot

0.11.1

comma 3X

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.

dragonpilot

App setup not confirmed

Device support unverified

A fork-specific companion setup has not been verified in this catalog. This does not mean no app is available.