Pick Claude Code if
engineers already on Claude Pro or Max who want the agent in the repo, next to chat.
Read the Claude Code pageClaude Code vs OpenCode
Our take
Pick Claude Code if engineers already on Claude Pro or Max who want the agent in the repo, next to chat. Pick OpenCode if developers who want a local MIT agent and will connect a provider or use the included free models.
Best for
Claude Code An agent that works the checkout
OpenCode An open-source agent you run locally
Free plan
Claude Code No free plan
OpenCode $0 · mIT. Free models included
Lowest paid
Claude Code Pro $17/mo yearly, or $20 monthly
OpenCode Go $10/mo
Next step up
Claude Code Max from $100/mo
OpenCode Zen $20
Coding agent
Claude Code Claude Code (paid plans)
OpenCode Agent + Tab inside the editor
Watch out
Claude Code Claude Code is on paid seats
OpenCode $0 is the agent
Last checked
Claude Code 2026-10-22 · anthropic.com/pricing
OpenCode 2026-10-22 · opencode.ai
Which one, then?
Pick OpenCode if
developers who want a local MIT agent and will connect a provider or use the included free models.
Read the OpenCode page