Quick Verdict
OpenCode lacks subagents. pi.dev has cron. Your workflow decides the winner.
Pricing
| OpenCode | pi.dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (BYO keys) | Free (BYO keys) |
| Open source | Yes ✅ | Yes ✅ |
| Best for | Provider-neutral terminal use | Long-running knowledge-backed agents |
Feature Comparison
Feature lists matter less than which features you actually use. Let’s break down what OpenCode and pi.dev 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%
pi.dev is built for long-running knowledge-backed agents. It’s open source with Free (BYO keys) pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OpenCode | pi.dev |
|---|
Pros & Cons
OpenCode
Pros:
- Multi-provider support
- Free and open source
- Skill-driven execution
Cons:
- Archived / no active development
- No vision support
pi.dev
Pros:
- Persistent knowledge graphs
- Scheduled tasks
- Background agents
Cons:
- No git integration
- No plugin system
Verdict
OpenCode lacks subagents. pi.dev has cron. Your workflow decides the winner.
OpenCode is recommended for: Open-source alternative with flexible provider choice pi.dev is recommended for: Knowledge-intensive long-running agent tasks
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