Roo Code vs OpenCode
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | RC | OP |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Agentic AI coding inside VS Code. | A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model. |
| GitHub stars | 16.5K | 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 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Roo Code features
- Multi-file, project-wide editing
- Custom modes for code, architecture, and debugging
- Use any model provider
- Agentic task automation
- Open source with an active community
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