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Aider vs OpenCode: catalog facts
AiderOpenCode
Free

Aider itself is free and open source under Apache 2.0. You pay whatever your chosen model…

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Commits every change to git automatically, so the usual diff and revert tools work
  • Maps the whole codebase, which is what makes it usable on projects of real size
  • Supports multiple model providers and desktop platforms.
  • Needs an API key and per-token spend unless you run a local model
  • Terminal-driven; there is no graphical interface
  • Model access and provider charges are separate from the client.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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