OpenCode
9.2#1 in ai coding assistantsFrom $10 a monthFree planiOSWebAPIExtension
VisitOpenCode vs SideCar
What both publish
| Fact | OpenCode | SideCar |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Data handling | OpenCode states that it does not store code or context data and that processing occurs locally or through direct provider API calls. | The maker says SideCar does not run its own telemetry and that local-model use keeps data on the user's machine. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The public repository is under the MIT License, with copyright attributed to opencode in 2025. | SideCar is open source under the MIT License. |
OpenCode plans
- OpenCode Go$10 a month
- OpenCodeFree
- Free OpenCodeFree
- Go$10 a month
- OpenCode Zen$20, paid once
- Go Plus$40 a month
SideCar plans
- FreeFree
Pick OpenCode if…
OpenCode suits developers who want chat or agent-based coding across a terminal, IDE, or desktop app. It may also fit teams seeking organization deployment, SSO, or an internal AI gateway.
Pick SideCar if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.