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Head-to-head comparison

Refact.ai vs OpenCode

Compare Refact.ai and OpenCode side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.

Feature comparison

Feature
Refact.ai
OpenCode
Category
coding
coding
Pricing
Free plan
Free
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support

Refact.ai pros and cons

Fully open source with a permissive license
Can be self-hosted on-premise for data privacy
Bring-your-own-key across many model providers
Strong ranking among open-source agents on SWE-bench Verified
Self-hosting requires infrastructure and setup effort
Agent quality depends heavily on the chosen BYOK model
Smaller ecosystem and community than Cursor or Copilot

OpenCode pros and cons

Free and open source under MIT
Model-agnostic across 75+ providers
Runs locally with data stored in SQLite
Plan-then-Build workflow keeps humans in control
Terminal-only, no graphical IDE
Steeper learning curve for non-CLI users
You manage and pay for model API keys yourself

Which one should you choose?

Best overall signal
Refact.ai

Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.

Best value signal
Refact.ai

Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.

Best for

Refact.ai

  • autonomous coding tasks
  • self-hosted code assistance
  • refactoring
  • Privacy-sensitive engineering teams
  • Open-source-first developers

OpenCode

  • Terminal-based coding
  • Privacy-conscious teams
  • BYOK workflows
  • Experienced developers
  • Privacy-focused teams

FAQ

Is Refact.ai better than OpenCode?

It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.

Which tool has a free plan?

Refact.ai and OpenCode offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.