How one OpenCode user saved $360 by switching to Freebuff CLI
$30/mo typical API spend → $0 with Freebuff.
In short
- typical API spend on OpenCode: about $30/month ($360/year).
- Freebuff CLI: $0/month with models and subagents included.
- Net savings: $360/year before API or credit overages.
- Modeled example — your usage may differ.
Terminal agents are where subscription and token costs add up fastest. Here is the math for OpenCode vs Freebuff CLI — not a fabricated testimonial, but the switch we see often.
The bill on typical API spend
OpenCode is free software but BYOK — most users pay $20–$50/mo to model providers depending on volume. For this example: $30/month or $360/year.
| Feature | Freebuff | typical API spend |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 | $30 |
| Annual cost | $0 | $360 |
| Token / credit overages | None | Common on long agent sessions |
| Subagents | 9 included | Varies |
| Model bundle | Included | Subscription or BYOK |
Three-step switch
- Keep your repo; swap the CLI command to
freebuff. - Install Freebuff:
npm i -g freebuff - Cancel OpenCode billing once you have verified Freebuff on your repos.
Stop paying $30/mo
Questions
Can I run both Copilot CLI and Freebuff?
Yes. Many developers use Freebuff for heavy agent work and keep IDE completions elsewhere — or drop the paid tier entirely.
Do I need to change editors?
No. Freebuff runs in whatever terminal you already use.