Open Code Outperforms Claude Code: A Practical Review of AI Programming Tools

A user shares their in-depth experience with Open Code, comparing it to Claude Code and finding that Open Code significantly resolves the issue where GLM4.6 cannot use thinking mode in Claude Code. The tool offers faster API call speeds, stronger multi-file modification capabilities, and a more aesthetically pleasing terminal interface. Open Code shows excellent performance in query and modification efficiency, though it has the drawback of being unable to use aggregated OpenAI endpoints like newapi. The user emphasizes that the performance advantages claimed in official marketing have been verified and plans to test the GLM4.7 version. This content provides genuine technical insights suitable for AI developers’ reference.