OpenCode vs Plandex
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | OP | PL |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model. | A terminal AI agent for large, real-world projects. |
| GitHub stars | 19K | 13K |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code | Claude Code |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
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
Plandex features
- Massive context window for big codebases
- Diff-review sandbox before applying changes
- Smart context management to control cost
- Version-controlled, reversible changes
- Self-hostable server