OpenCode vs Amp Code (by Sourcegraph): Side-by-Side Comparison 2026

OpenCode vs Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) comparison 2026. Side-by-side features, pricing & capabilities.

OpenCode is a CLI-based coding agent from SST — open-source terminal ai coding agent. Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is an AI agent from Sourcegraph — agentic coding with full codebase context.

OpenCode

Open-source terminal AI coding agent from SST. Free with BYOK, or use OpenCode Zen (pay-per-token) and Black (flat-rate subscription at $20/$100/$200/mo) for managed model access.

  • AI chat
  • Agentic mode
  • Multi-file editing
  • Terminal commands
  • Test generation

Free · 2 plans

Amp Code (by Sourcegraph)

Amp Code (formerly Sourcegraph Cody Agent) — AI coding agent from Sourcegraph. Focuses on autonomous task execution across repositories. Cody continues to exist as a separate context-aware assistant.

  • Code completions
  • AI chat
  • Agentic mode
  • Multi-file editing
  • Test generation

Free · 3 plans

Feature OpenCode Amp Code (by Sourcegraph)
Category CLIAgent
Starting Price Free Free
Model Family Multi-model (any)Multi-model
Documentation
Git Integration
Open Source Yes (MIT)Partial (extension)

Pricing verified Mar 20, 2026. OpenCode pricing | Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) pricing

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Key Differences

  • Category: OpenCode is a CLI-based coding agent; Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is an AI agent.
  • Model family: OpenCode uses Multi-model (any); Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) uses Multi-model.
  • Open source: OpenCode: Yes (MIT). Amp Code (by Sourcegraph): Partial (extension).
  • Bring your own key: OpenCode supports BYOK; Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) does not.
  • Platforms: OpenCode runs on Linux, Windows, macOS; Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) runs on Desktop, Web.
  • Provider: OpenCode is built by SST; Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) is built by Sourcegraph.

Which Should You Choose?

Choose OpenCode if you want open-source terminal-based coding with model flexibility. Choose Amp Code (by Sourcegraph) if you want autonomous planning and multi-file task execution. Read our full reviews to see which fits your workflow.

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