Which is cheaper, OpenCode Go or Z.AI GLM?

OpenCode Go is 1.8x cheaper than Z.AI GLM. OpenCode Go starts at $0/mo, Z.AI GLM starts at $18/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. Z.AI GLM 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

Z.AI GLM

Zhipu AI's GLM models with tiered coding subscriptions for AI-assisted development and code generation

Switching Cost: drop-in

Budget-wise, OpenCode Go is clearly more affordable at roughly a 1.8x price difference.

The free tier advantage goes to OpenCode Go, which offers a no-cost entry point that Z.AI GLM lacks.

OpenCode Go stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

OpenCode Go stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Price Difference

1.8x

OpenCode Go is cheaper by $8/mo

Free Tier

OpenCode Go

Has a free tier option