Which is cheaper, OpenCode Go or Windsurf?

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

Does OpenCode Go have a free tier?

Yes, OpenCode Go offers a free tier with requestsPer5Hours: 200.

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

Ai Coding

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

Windsurf

AI-powered IDE (formerly Codeium) with agentic coding, tab completions, and premium model access

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Windsurf runs about 2.0x what OpenCode Go charges.

If budget is your primary constraint, OpenCode Go is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, OpenCode Go is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.0x

OpenCode Go is cheaper by $10/mo