Coding Agents · Side by side
Claude Code vs OpenCode
vsClaude Code and OpenCode are both terminal coding agents, but OpenCode is open-source and model-agnostic, while Claude Code is Anthropic's product tied to Claude models. The trade-off is polish and model quality versus openness and control.
Claude Code
Anthropic's agentic coding tool
OpenCode
Open-source, model-agnostic terminal agent
Side by side
| Claude Code | OpenCode | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary (Anthropic) | Open source |
| Models | Claude (Opus/Sonnet) | Bring any model / provider |
| Control | Managed product | Self-hostable, fully configurable |
| Extensibility | MCP, skills, subagents, hooks | MCP, community plugins |
| Best for | Best-in-class Claude experience | Model flexibility and self-hosting |
The Verdict
Choose Claude Code for the most polished Claude-powered agent. Choose OpenCode if you want open source, the freedom to bring any model, and full control over hosting, the same philosophy behind Creative Tim's own OpenClaw.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCode free?
OpenCode is open source; you pay only for whatever model/provider you connect it to.
Why pick an open-source agent?
Openness gives you model flexibility, self-hosting, and no vendor lock-in, useful for teams with data or compliance requirements.
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