Aider
1
Incidents
6.3
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Wrong File
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0005 6.3/10Aider modified wrong file — edited production config instead of dev config
Openai Operator
1
Incidents
4.4
Avg Severity
0
Critical
0
High
Top Failure Modes
Logic Error
1
Worst Incident
STUPID-2026-0059 4.4/10OpenAI's Operator scored 38% on real computer tasks — and panics instead of recovering from errors
Comparison Summary
| Metric | Aider | Openai Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Total Incidents | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Severity | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 |
| Critical Incidents | 0 | 0 |
| Top Failure Mode | Wrong File | Logic Error |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aider or Openai Operator more reliable?
Based on StupidLLM data, Aider has 1 documented failures (avg severity 6.3/10) while Openai Operator has 1 (avg severity 4.4/10). Openai Operator shows better reliability based on average severity scores.
What are the main differences between Aider and Openai Operator failures?
Aider's most common failure mode is wrong file, while Openai Operator most commonly fails via logic error. Aider has 0 critical incidents vs Openai Operator's 0.