OpenCode vs Claude Code: verdict, side-by-side table and sources.
| OpenCode 1.19.0 | Claude Code 2.1.300 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source terminal coding agent. | Anthropic's terminal coding agent. |
| Pricing | Open source (you pay for model usage) | Paid (needs a Claude plan or API key) |
| Latest release we track | 1.19.0 (11 Oct 2026) | 2.1.300 (14 Oct 2026) |
| AgentPick Score | 99/100 | 96/100 |
| Try it | Official source ↗ | Official source ↗ |
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OpenCode is best if you want an open-source terminal agent and to bring your own model. Claude Code is best if you're on a Claude plan and want Anthropic's first-party agent.
OpenCode 1.19.0Verdict: Mainly a bridge release to OpenCode 2, plus a PTY security check. Run /update when you're ready, since auto-updates are now off.
Test notes: The verdict is based on the linked public release notes only.
Pricing: Open source (you pay for model usage)
Claude Code 2.1.300Verdict: An incremental release aimed at people customizing Claude Code with mods and monitoring it with OpenTelemetry. Nothing changes for everyday use.
Test notes: The verdict is based on the linked public release notes only.
Pricing: Paid (needs a Claude plan or API key)
Every row comes from the sources linked on each card. Last updated 15 Oct 2026.
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