OpenCode vs Goose
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenCode
7.0AI coding agent desktop client
Goose
8.0Open source, extensible AI agent that goes beyond code suggestions
| Metric | OpenCode | Goose |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9.8K | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 23.9K | 3.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 38.8K | 11.6K |
| Version | 1.14.33 | 1.33.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 119.6K | 32.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 12.3K | 3.0K |
| Open Issues | 6.6K | 366 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 15, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 |
Reviews
OpenCode
OpenCode is an AI-powered coding assistant designed to enhance developers' productivity by automating code generation and debugging. It offers seamless integration with the terminal and supports multiple AI models, making it a versatile tool for developers seeking efficient code solutions.
OpenCode provides AI-driven code generation and debugging directly within the terminal, helping developers write and refine code more efficiently.
Pros
- + AI-driven code generation and debugging capabilities
- + Terminal integration for seamless workflow
- + Open-source nature with a large developer community
Cons
- - Security vulnerabilities and critical bugs
- - Issues with third-party AI model integrations
- - Limited support for non-macOS platforms
Goose
Goose is an open-source AI agent that extends beyond code suggestions, offering capabilities for executing, editing, and testing with any LLM. It's ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking a versatile tool.
An AI agent that assists with code tasks and integrates with various large language models.
Pros
- + Open-source and extensible
- + Supports multiple LLMs
- + Active development and community
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Potential learning curve