Marker vs OpenCode

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosted ai options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureMarkerOpenCode
CategorySelf-Hosted AISelf-Hosted AI
LicenseGPL-3.0free
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM4,096 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 38,532★ 194,821
First released20232022
ReplacesAdobe Acrobat

Why pick each one

Choose Marker if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Mature project with 38.5k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python
Marker details

Choose OpenCode if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Mature project with 194.8k GitHub stars
OpenCode details

Frequently asked questions

Is Marker or OpenCode better?

OpenCode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Marker if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Marker and OpenCode free and open-source?

Yes. Marker is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenCode under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Marker and OpenCode with Docker?

Marker: check the project docs for container support. OpenCode: yes.

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