Claude Code vs OpenCode
Both are in our Coding agents tier list: Claude Code is S-tier and OpenCode is A-tier.
| Field | Claude Code | OpenCode |
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| Tier | S | A |
| Why this tier | It is the strongest option on our list for deep, multi-file work on a real repo. MCP, hooks and subagents let it fit into an existing workflow. That combination is why it shares the top of the coding-agent list with Codex. | It is the best open-source pick on our list if you want to choose your own model. It works with many model providers from the terminal. |
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| Free tier | No free plan (source: claude.com/pricing, checked ) | Yes: Open-source software (MIT); free to use with built-in free models, other providers may cost extra (source: github.com/anomalyco/opencode, checked ) |
| Key facts | Not verified | Open source: yes (MIT) |
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| Tier history | S since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launch | A since 14 Oct 2026: Initial ranking at launch |
| Recent patch notes | Not verified |