Quick Verdict
OpenCode lacks subagents. OpenClaw has cron. Your workflow decides the winner.
Pricing
| OpenCode | OpenClaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (BYO keys) | Free |
| Open source | Yes ✅ | Yes ✅ |
| Best for | Provider-neutral terminal use | Cross-platform personal AI assistant |
Feature Comparison
Feature lists matter less than which features you actually use. Let’s break down what OpenCode and OpenClaw actually bring to your terminal.
OpenCode is built for provider-neutral terminal use. It’s open source with Free (BYO keys) pricing. SWE-bench: 88.0%
OpenClaw is built for cross-platform personal ai assistant. It’s open source with Free pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OpenCode | OpenClaw |
|---|
Pros & Cons
OpenCode
Pros:
- Multi-provider support
- Free and open source
- Skill-driven execution
Cons:
- Archived / no active development
- No vision support
OpenClaw
Pros:
- 382K+ GitHub stars
- Cross-platform
- ACP protocol support
Cons:
- Desktop app, not terminal
- No native subagent system
Verdict
OpenCode lacks subagents. OpenClaw has cron. Your workflow decides the winner.
OpenCode is recommended for: Open-source alternative with flexible provider choice OpenClaw is recommended for: Cross-platform AI assistant for daily tasks
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