Cline vs OpenCode
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | CL | OP |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | An autonomous coding agent inside VS Code. | A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model. |
| GitHub stars | 47K | 19K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot | Claude Code |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Cline features
- Plan Mode reviews changes before they're applied
- Edits files and runs commands autonomously
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool integration
- Bring your own keys — no vendor lock-in
- Works with frontier and local models
OpenCode features
- Rich terminal UI with LSP awareness
- Multi-session, shareable workflows
- Works with 75+ LLM providers
- Model-agnostic — bring your own keys
- Fast, keyboard-driven experience