Which is cheaper, Claude or OpenCode Go?

OpenCode Go is 2.0x cheaper than Claude. Claude starts at $0/mo, OpenCode Go starts at $0/mo.

Does Claude have a free tier?

Yes, Claude offers a free tier with .

Claude has drop-in switching cost. OpenCode Go has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Ai Coding

Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant with extended thinking, Claude Code CLI, and agentic coding for software development

Switching Cost: drop-in

OpenCode Go

← More affordable

Affordable agentic coding platform with access to top open-source models including GLM-5, Kimi K2.5, MiMo, and Qwen

Switching Cost: drop-in

The pricing gap between OpenCode Go and Claude runs about 2.0x — significant consideration for scaling.

Price-conscious teams should choose OpenCode Go — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose OpenCode Go — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.0x

OpenCode Go is cheaper by $10/mo