💫From my view Point: OpenCode vs. Claude Code-A Quick Comparison

Ward Minson

Jul 22 • General Discussion 💬

🔥OpenCode (https://opencode.ai/)

Open-Source: Free, customizable, supports 75+ LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, local models).

Terminal-Native: Responsive TUI with themeable interface, ideal for CLI enthusiasts.

Features: LSP integration for codebase awareness, session sharing via URLs, multi-AI support.

Performance: Flexible but may reformat code unexpectedly; newer, less polished.

Cost: Free, no subscription needed.

Setup: Easy install via Node.js; supports custom commands and MCP for tool integration.

🔥Claude Code (https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code)

Proprietary: Built on Claude Opus 4, requires Anthropic subscription (costly, ~$10-15/PR).

Terminal-Native: Deep codebase understanding, excels at multi-file edits and reasoning.

Features: Superior context handling (200K tokens), clear explanations, GitHub/VS Code integration.

Performance: 72.7% SWE-bench accuracy, outperforms OpenCode (69.1% with Codex CLI). Slower but more reliable for complex tasks.

Cost: Premium pricing, higher token usage.

Setup: Streamlined but tied to Anthropic’s ecosystem.

My Verdict: OpenCode is ideal for cost-conscious developers needing flexibility and open-source customization. Claude Code shines for enterprise-grade, complex projects with superior reasoning and integration, but at a higher cost. Choose based on budget and project complexity.

Ward Minson

AI-Army

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