OpenCode vs SWE-agent
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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OpenCode
The open source AI coding agent
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SWE-agent
Language-model agent that resolves GitHub issues
| Feature | OpenCode | SWE-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosted AI | Self-Hosted AI |
| License | free | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 194,821 | ★ 20,018 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | — | Devin |
Why pick each one
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
Choose SWE-agent if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 20k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCode or SWE-agent better?
OpenCode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SWE-agent if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenCode and SWE-agent free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCode is licensed under free and SWE-agent under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCode and SWE-agent with Docker?
OpenCode: yes. SWE-agent: yes.