OpenCode
Open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, IDE and desktop
- #4 of 10 in best AI coding assistants
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line
Ranked 4 of 10 in best AI coding assistants
MIT-licensed agent that runs in a terminal, an IDE or a desktop app, with free models included and any provider's models connectable. Its public repository and session features place it near Cline in this list.
Best for Open-source terminal agent with any model provider
About OpenCode
OpenCode helps write and change code from a terminal, an IDE or a desktop app. The site lists LSP support, which loads language servers for the model, multiple sessions that run agents in parallel on one project, and share links for any session. Desktop downloads are listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
The site says free models are included and that any provider's model can be connected, including Claude, GPT and Gemini. Logging in with GitHub can use a GitHub Copilot subscription. The repository is MIT licensed and had more than 200,000 stars when checked. Teams that want a hosted agent with fixed plans may compare Cursor in this ranking, while Kilo is another MIT-licensed option.
Key features
- Terminal, IDE and desktop
- LSP support
- Parallel sessions
- Share links for sessions
- GitHub Copilot login
Strengths
- MIT-licensed with a large public repository
- Works in the terminal, IDE and desktop app
- Connects models from many providers
Limits
- Results depend on the model connected
- Hosted offerings are separate from the free software
Where OpenCode ranks
How OpenCode compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Interface | Model choice | Commits to git |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 Cursor | 92.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | macOSWindowsLinux | AI code editor | Several frontier models | Not listed |
#3 GitHub Copilot | 91.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Editor extension, CLI and GitHub.com | Several models | Not listed |
| #4OpenCode | 87.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Terminal, IDE and desktop app | Free models or any provider | Not listed |
#5 Cline | 86.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Desktop app, IDE, CLI and SDK | Any model the user connects | Not listed |
#6 Kilo | 85.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud | 500+ models or local models | Not listed |
The full comparison table for best AI coding assistants has all 10 products.
Alternatives to OpenCode
All 9 alternatives
Claude CodeAlso runs on Web.- CursorAI code editor with agents, cloud runs and team controls
- GitHub CopilotAlso runs on Web.
- ClineOpen-source coding agent for desktop, IDE, terminal and SDK
- KiloOpen-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud
- AiderOpen-source terminal tool for pair programming with LLMs
Questions about OpenCode
- Is OpenCode free?
- OpenCode can be used without paying: MIT-licensed and free to install; free models included, with separate Zen and Enterprise offerings. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is OpenCode open source?
- Yes. OpenCode publishes its source code under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does OpenCode support?
- OpenCode is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line.
- What is OpenCode best for?
- Open-source terminal agent with any model provider. In our ranking of AI coding assistants it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 87.5.
- What are the best alternatives to OpenCode?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline.
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