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OpenCode
Quick facts
- Pricing model
- Trial
- Minimum price
- from $10/month
- Free access
- Trial access
- Regional payment options
- Pay directly on the website
- Service status
- Online, checked
- User rating
Developer and reliability
Information about the developer and the service's terms. This is a factual reference, not a quality assessment or a guarantee of safety.
- Developer
- Anomaly
- Legal entity
- ANOMALY INNOVATIONS, INC.
- Legal entity's country
- United States
- Registration details
- 3308227
- Domain registered
- December 7, 2022
- The domain registration date is not the service's launch date.
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Editorial assessment
Strong technology platformWe granted OpenCode our Strong technology platform status because it delivers an uncompromising, developer-first answer to proprietary coding copilots. Most assistants trap your workflow inside their proprietary interface and charge a hefty premium just to route queries through standard models. OpenCode takes the opposite road:
- Compiler feedback that actually matters: Integrating Language Server Protocol diagnostics directly into the agent prompt turn prevents the typical cycle of hallucinated, uncompilable boilerplate.
- True infrastructure freedom: You can connect local runtimes, plug in raw API keys, or tap into pre-existing developer subscriptions without forced middleware markups.
- Sane safety guardrails: The distinct boundary between planning and code-altering build actions stops agents from blindly mutating repository branches.
It is a mature, deeply customizable platform engineered for professionals who want agentic velocity without surrendering control over their source code.
- Functionality High
- Price and value High
- Ease of use Good
- Reliability and support Good
- Innovation High
About the tool
OpenCode is an open-source autonomous coding agent that flips the script on proprietary AI assistants by running directly in your terminal, desktop app, or code editor without locking you into a single corporate ecosystem. Instead of treating the AI as an opaque chatbot, it acts as a full-fledged software engineer embedded in your local project workspace.
The system runs on a practical dual-agent architecture:
- Plan mode: A read-only analytical mode that maps your codebase, outlines changes, and designs implementation strategies before any files are touched.
- Build mode: The execution engine that writes patches, creates files, runs commands, and triggers tests.
What makes OpenCode stand out technically is LSP-in-the-loop self-correction. As the agent edits files across dozens of programming languages, Language Server Protocol diagnostics immediately feed compiler errors and type mismatches back into the model context. The agent notices syntax blunders and missing imports in real time and fixes them autonomously before asking you to review.
OpenCode works with any model setup. You can plug in raw API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, or run completely private local models through tools like Ollama. If you already pay for developer subscriptions, you can authenticate directly with your GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Plus and Pro credentials. For streamlined access without managing dozen of keys, OpenCode Zen provides tested, low-latency models with US hosting and zero data retention.
How it helps you
OpenCode delivers real autonomy for software developers, DevOps engineers, and teams who want an AI agent that executes complex refactoring and feature implementation while keeping their codebase entirely under local control.
- Speeds up complex feature rollout by planning architectural changes before executing them.
- Eliminates manual bug hunting by letting the agent self-correct using compiler and LSP warnings.
- Protects proprietary IP through direct-to-provider routing with zero server-side code caching.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fully open-source platform with a strict local-first, zero-retention privacy architecture
- Real-time LSP diagnostics catch type errors and broken imports during code generation
- Dual Plan and Build modes prevent unprompted or destructive edits to repository files
- Wide model compatibility covering major providers, local setups, and existing subscriptions
- Full workspace freedom across modern terminal emulators, desktop environments, and IDEs
Cons
- Requires Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for a stable terminal and tooling workflow on Windows
- Configuring multiple external API providers and tool permissions demands baseline developer familiarity
- Session sharing publishes conversations to web edge CDNs unless explicitly disabled in organization settings
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Frequently asked questions
What models and providers can I use with OpenCode?
OpenCode supports over 75 model providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, and local setups like Ollama. You can connect your own API keys, log in with an existing ChatGPT Plus/Pro or GitHub Copilot subscription, or use OpenCode Zen for verified, zero-retention coding models.
How does OpenCode protect codebase privacy?
OpenCode operates local-first. It does not store or process your source code on centralized servers; requests travel directly from your machine to your chosen model provider or local instance. The only exception is the web session sharing command (/share), which sends session transcripts to edge CDNs and can be turned off in your configuration.
How much does OpenCode cost to use?
The core OpenCode client is completely free and open source. You can use free models or bring your own API keys. Optional commercial services include OpenCode Go at $10 per month, pay-as-you-go model access via OpenCode Zen ($20 initial balance plus processing fees with zero markups), and custom per-seat Enterprise licensing for managed SSO and internal gateways.
Do I need Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to use OpenCode on Windows?
While standalone Windows executables and desktop apps exist, running OpenCode's command-line interface through WSL is strongly recommended. WSL ensures seamless command execution, bash scripting compatibility, and stable integration with underlying developer tools.
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