Comparison

OpenCode vs Amp

How the two compare on the things that decide whether your setup carries over: open standards, license, models and where they run.

OpenCodeAmp
MakerAnomaly (SST)Amp
LicenseMITProprietary
Models75+ providers, including local modelsSee vendor docs
Runs inTerminal, IDE, DesktopTerminal, IDE
MCPMCP: supportedMCP: supported
Agent SkillsAgent Skills: supportedAgent Skills: supported
AGENTS.mdAGENTS.md: supportedAGENTS.md: supported
ACPACP: supported?ACP: not yet verified

Key differences

  • OpenCode is open source (MIT); Amp is proprietary. If you need to self-host, audit or fork the harness, that settles it.
  • OpenCode also runs in Desktop.
  • OpenCode supports ACP; we have not verified it for Amp.
  • Both support MCP, Agent Skills, AGENTS.md, so MCP servers, skills and repo instructions you set up carry over if you switch.

In their own words

OpenCode

Provider-agnostic open-source coding agent for terminal, IDE and desktop. Works with 75+ model providers, including local models.

WebsiteMCP docs

Amp

Frontier coding agent for terminal and editor. Co-created the AGENTS.md convention and supports Agent Skills.

Website

FAQ

Is OpenCode or Amp open source?
OpenCode is open source under MIT. Amp is proprietary.
Do OpenCode and Amp support MCP servers?
OpenCode: yes. Amp: yes.
Can I reuse Agent Skills between OpenCode and Amp?
Yes. Both read the open Agent Skills (SKILL.md) format, so the same skill folder works in both.

Set up MCP servers in either one

All official MCP servers

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026.