Quick Verdict
OpenCode leads on SWE-bench (88.0% vs -)
Pricing
| OpenCode | GitHub Copilot CLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (BYO keys) | $10-39/mo (Copilot subscription) |
| Open source | Yes ✅ | No ❌ |
| Best for | Provider-neutral terminal use | GitHub-native terminal agent with PR/issue integration |
Performance & Benchmarks
OpenCode scores 88.0% and GitHub Copilot CLI scores - on SWE-bench. Here’s what that actually means for daily use.
OpenCode is built for provider-neutral terminal use. It’s open source with Free (BYO keys) pricing. SWE-bench: 88.0%
GitHub Copilot CLI is built for github-native terminal agent with pr/issue integration. It’s a commercial product with $10-39/mo (Copilot subscription) pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OpenCode | GitHub Copilot CLI |
|---|
Pros & Cons
OpenCode
Pros:
- Multi-provider support
- Free and open source
- Skill-driven execution
Cons:
- Archived / no active development
- No vision support
GitHub Copilot CLI
Pros:
- Deep GitHub integration
- Multi-model (Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-5)
- MCP server built-in
Cons:
- Requires Copilot subscription
- GitHub ecosystem dependent
Verdict
OpenCode leads on SWE-bench (88.0% vs -)
OpenCode is recommended for: Open-source alternative with flexible provider choice GitHub Copilot CLI is recommended for: Developers in GitHub ecosystem wanting terminal agent
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