Comparisons
Cursor vs OpenCode
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and ratings
Cursor vs OpenCode
| Feature | Cursor | OpenCode |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coding Agents | Coding Agents |
| Pricing | Freemium ($20) | Open Source Best Value |
| Rating | 8.8 /10 Top Rated | 8.8 /10 |
| AI Tab completion with codebase context | — | |
| Agent mode with terminal and multi-file editing | — | |
| Composer for coordinating changes across files | — | |
| Multi-model routing (Claude, GPT, Gemini) | — | |
| Cloud background agents for long-running tasks | — | |
| Full VS Code extension compatibility | — | |
| Model Context Protocol (MCP) support | — | |
| 75+ LLM provider support via Models.dev | — | |
| Build agent (full-access) and plan agent (read-only) modes | — | |
| General subagent for complex multi-step tasks | — | |
| Multi-session parallel agents | — | |
| LSP auto-loading for language-aware diagnostics | — | |
| Desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) | — | |
| Agent Client Protocol (ACP) for IDE integration | — | |
| Share links for team collaboration | — |
Which is better: Cursor or OpenCode?
Both are excellent tools — your choice depends on specific needs:
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OpenCode
Choose OpenCode if you
- Free / Open Source
- Self-Host ✓
- API ✓
- GitHub ★202,649
- Value for Money 9.5