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Comparison

GitHub Copilot vs OpenCode

	GitHub Copilot	OpenCode
What it says it does	GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot works every step of the way, from an open issue to reviewing and merging a pull request. Use it in your editor, the terminal, on your desktop, and on GitHub.	OpenCodeOpenCode is an open source AI coding agent for your terminal, IDE or desktop. Use its included free models, sign in with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT Plus/Pro, or connect 75+ model providers including local models.
Pricing	GitHub CopilotFree plan or free trial mentioned on official site; see official pricing page for current prices. (official)	OpenCodeFree and open source, with some free models included; optional OpenCode Go subscription: Go $10/mo, Go Plus $40/mo, Go Teams $20/member/mo; other providers billed by them (official)
Website	GitHub Copilothttps://github.com/features/copilot	OpenCodehttps://opencode.ai/

Which tool for which job

GitHub Copilot wins when you want GitHub's own coding agent in VS Code or another listed editor, including a free completion tier.

OpenCode wins when you want Claude Code-style agent coding but with any model, or on a tight budget.

Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 14 October 2026, not a shared benchmark or a hands-on score. Prices change, so confirm the pricing row on each tool page. How we review tools.

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