Use OpenCode directly if you want a free, configurable coding agent. Add intentic if you need to manage that agent alongside other runtimes, sandbox environments and shared review.
OpenCode already supports local models and multiple sessions. intentic is not a cheaper replacement for an agent that is already free; it is an optional workspace around it.
OpenCode vs intentic: at a glance
▸ marks OpenCode's strengths (2 rows)
Both are open-source and self-hostable · Both can work with your own machines and model access. OpenCode supplies the agent; intentic manages supported agents and their workspace. The selected model and service still determine inference costs and data handling.
| Dimension | intentic | OpenCode |
|---|---|---|
| Main role | Workspace and operations around agents | Configurable coding agent |
| Software licence | MIT | MIT agent code; model/service terms separate |
| Local models | Use a supported agent with a local-model backend | ▸Documented Ollama, LM Studio and vLLM support |
| Direct interfaces | Shared browser workspace | ▸Terminal, desktop, editor and browser workflows |
| Tool permissions | Workspace permissions plus each runtime's controls | Configurable allow/ask/deny rules |
| Code acceptance | Review and land work in the owner's checkout | Review and merge through your chosen Git workflow |
The main differences
OpenCode pricing: agent vs model service
The agent code is free under MIT. Optional Go plans start at $10/month; Zen offers metered model access and some free offers. Your own providers have their own charges. intentic's self-hosted software is free too, with optional hosting and provider costs separate.
Local models and provider choice
OpenCode documents Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM and compatible endpoints. Model capability and hardware affect results. intentic does not turn every agent into OpenCode or make all providers interchangeable; it manages supported runtimes and their configurations.
Permissions are not a merge review
OpenCode can allow, ask about or deny tools. intentic also controls agent access and keeps review before landing changes into the owner's checkout. Approving a command and approving the resulting code are different decisions.
Run OpenCode in intentic through ACP
Connect a supported OpenCode ACP setup to intentic and keep OpenCode's model configuration. intentic supplies the workspace and review flow. This does not guarantee every OpenCode interface or version-specific feature appears identically in the browser.
When to choose OpenCode
Use OpenCode directly when provider flexibility, local inference or terminal-driven coding is your main goal. Its open-source agent and model configuration may be all you need. Add a workspace only when coordinating tasks, machines and reviews becomes a separate problem.
OpenCode: common questions
Is OpenCode free and open source?
Yes. The agent code is MIT-licensed and free to run. That licence does not make every model or hosted service free. Cloud model usage, optional Go/Zen services and infrastructure can cost money. intentic is also MIT-licensed workspace software.
What does OpenCode cost?
The agent itself is free. Optional Go starts at $10/month and Go Plus is $40/month, with usage limits. Zen is an optional metered model service. You can also use your own provider or supported local model, with its separate costs and terms.
Can OpenCode run local models or be self-hosted?
Yes. OpenCode documents local backends including Ollama, LM Studio and vLLM. Running an agent locally does not make cloud providers or external tools offline. Configure the actual model endpoint and tool access for your intended privacy boundary.
OpenCode vs Claude Code: which is better?
OpenCode offers MIT agent code and flexible model backends. Claude Code has Anthropic's agent workflow and commercial terms. Test the agent and model combination on your repository rather than assuming the licence predicts coding quality. intentic can manage either supported setup.
OpenCode vs Cursor or Codex: what changes?
Cursor includes an editor; OpenCode is a configurable agent. Codex CLI is also open source and supports local backends. Their models, tools and interfaces differ. intentic lets supported agents work in one workspace, but does not replace their individual behavior.
Is intentic an OpenCode alternative or an integration?
Primarily an optional workspace integration. You can run OpenCode through ACP and add shared task, environment and review management. If OpenCode alone covers your needs, there is no requirement to add intentic. If you want a different agent, compare other runtimes directly.
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