Comparison

OpenCode vs Cline

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

OpenCodeCline
MakerAnomaly (SST)Cline
LicenseMITApache-2.0
Models75+ providers, including local modelsSee vendor docs
Runs inTerminal, IDE, DesktopIDE, CLI
MCPMCP: supportedMCP: supported
Agent SkillsAgent Skills: supported?Agent Skills: not yet verified
AGENTS.mdAGENTS.md: supported?AGENTS.md: not yet verified
ACPACP: supportedACP: supported

Key differences

  • Both are open source (MIT and Apache-2.0), so you can inspect and self-host either.
  • OpenCode also runs in Terminal, Desktop; Cline also runs in CLI.
  • OpenCode supports Agent Skills; we have not verified it for Cline.
  • OpenCode supports AGENTS.md; we have not verified it for Cline.
  • Both support MCP, ACP, 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

Cline

Open-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code and JetBrains with a plan/act workflow and an MCP marketplace.

Website

FAQ

Is OpenCode or Cline open source?
OpenCode is open source under MIT. Cline is open source under Apache-2.0.
Do OpenCode and Cline support MCP servers?
OpenCode: yes. Cline: yes.
Can I reuse Agent Skills between OpenCode and Cline?
Only if both support the Agent Skills format. Check the table above.

Set up MCP servers in either one

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026.