OpenCode vs Devin

OpenCode and Devin are both AI Coding tools (Coding Agents). Below: what each costs, what it does well, its biggest catches, and who should pick which, all from public sources rather than our own testing.

Side by side

OpenCodeDevin
CategoryAI Programming · ProgrammingAI Programming · Smart Programming
PricingFree (open source). Go $10/mo, Go Plus $40/mo. Zen pay-as-you-go. (checked Oct 11, 2026)Free tier: yes. Pro $20/mo, Max $200/mo. Teams $80/mo plus $40/seat. (checked Oct 10, 2026)
Pros
  • Free, MIT-licensed terminal coding agent with 75+ providers and local models
  • No subscription gate. Bring your own key
  • Optional Go ($10/mo) and Zen pay-as-you-go model access
  • An autonomous cloud coding agent for scoped tickets
  • Free tier, and Pro is $20/mo
  • Self-serve plans now bill in dollars at API rates instead of ACUs
Catches
  • You pay provider costs, which add up with heavy use
  • Zen needs a $20 minimum balance
  • Terminal-first, so it's less approachable for GUI users
  • Less reliable on vague or complex work (per reviews)
  • Every PR still needs human review
  • Overages beyond quota get billed
Best forTerminal developers who want an open, model-agnostic agent.Teams offloading well-scoped tickets, tests and migrations.
Skip it ifYou want a polished IDE with included usage.You expect it to handle fuzzy, complex features alone.

Which should you pick?

Pick OpenCode if…

you fit this: terminal developers who want an open, model-agnostic agent.

But not if: you want a polished IDE with included usage.

Watch out for: You pay provider costs, which add up with heavy use.

Pick Devin if…

you fit this: teams offloading well-scoped tickets, tests and migrations.

But not if: you expect it to handle fuzzy, complex features alone.

Watch out for: Less reliable on vague or complex work (per reviews)

More options

Sources

OpenCode

Devin

Pros, catches and prices are compiled from public sources (official pricing and docs pages, published reviews, user reports), not hands-on testing. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before you buy.