Best OpenCode alternatives (2026)
12 alternatives to OpenCode (CLI coding agents, paid from $10/mo). Closest by overlap: Crush, Qwen Code, goose and others. 11 have a verified free plan; cheapest published paid entry OpenAI Codex at $8/month.
How this list is built: Matched by overlap (+4 same category, +1 related category, +1 per shared feature/editor named on vendor pages, +1 shared free plan). Discontinued tools excluded. Overlap measures similarity, not quality. Listed A–Z by name. Membership comes from our category, verified pricing or a phrase on the vendor's own page. No vendor pays for placement.
| Alternative | Type | Free plan | Paid from | Overlap with OpenCode | Vendor site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aider | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Same category; both mention local models, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Amp | CLI coding agents | Yes | $20/mo | Same category; both mention terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Claude Code | CLI coding agents | No | $20/mo | Same category; both mention open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Cline | IDE agent extensions | Yes | Free | Related category; both mention local models, open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Crush | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Same category; both mention local models, open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Gemini CLI | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Same category; both mention terminal/CLI | Visit |
| goose | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Same category; both mention local models, open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Kilo Code | IDE agent extensions | Yes | $15/mo | Related category; both mention local models, open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Mistral Vibe | CLI coding agents | Yes | $14.99/mo | Same category; both mention terminal/CLI | Visit |
| OpenAI Codex | CLI coding agents | Yes | $8/mo | Same category; both mention open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Qwen Code | CLI coding agents | Yes | Free | Same category; both mention local models, open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
| Warp | CLI coding agents | Yes | $18/mo | Same category; both mention open source, terminal/CLI | Visit |
FAQ
What are the closest alternatives to OpenCode?
By our overlap score, the closest are Crush, Qwen Code, goose, Aider, OpenAI Codex. The score counts same category, shared features named on vendor pages and a shared free plan; it is not a quality rating. The table below is listed A–Z.
Which OpenCode alternatives are free?
11 of these alternatives have a verified free plan: Aider, Amp, Cline, Crush, Gemini CLI, goose, Kilo Code, Mistral Vibe, OpenAI Codex, Qwen Code, Warp.
What is the cheapest paid OpenCode alternative?
OpenAI Codex, from $8/month on its vendor's pricing page, then Mistral Vibe from $14.99/month.
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