OpenCode vs Vane
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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Vane
AI-powered search engine (alternative to Perplexity AI)
| Feature | OpenCode | Vane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosted AI | Self-Hosted AI |
| License | free | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 194,821 | ★ 36,045 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | — | — |
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 Vane if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 36k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCode or Vane better?
OpenCode is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Vane if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are OpenCode and Vane free and open-source?
Yes. OpenCode is licensed under free and Vane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenCode and Vane with Docker?
OpenCode: yes. Vane: yes.