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Roo Code vs OpenCode

A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.

Feature
SummaryAgentic AI coding inside VS Code.A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model.
GitHub stars16.5K19K
LicenseApache 2.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
PricingFree & Open SourceFree & Open Source
Self-hostable
ReplacesClaude Code, GitHub CopilotClaude Code
Rating4.6 / 54.6 / 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

Roo Codepros & cons

Pros

  • Flexible modes for different tasks
  • Model-agnostic and open
  • Strong VS Code integration

Cons

  • Lots of options to configure
  • Agentic runs benefit from review

OpenCodepros & cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class terminal UX
  • Provider-agnostic and MIT licensed
  • Great for keyboard-first developers

Cons

  • Terminal-only by design
  • Newer project, evolving quickly

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