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Goose vs Roo Code

A like-for-like, spec-level comparison. Both entries are verified against their docs and repo.

Goose

Block's open-source local AI agent.

  • + MCP-native extensibility
  • + Runs fully local
  • − Smaller community than Aider/Cline
  • − Rust extension model has a learning curve

Roo Code

A community fork of Cline with extra modes.

  • + Richer mode set than Cline
  • + Active community development
  • − Fragmentation risk from forking
  • − VS Code only
Spec Goose Roo Code
Category coding-agent coding-agent
License Apache-2.0 Apache-2.0
Open source Yes Yes
Self-hostable Yes Yes
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing free free
Starting price BYOK usage cost BYOK usage cost
Models claude, gpt, local, byok claude, gpt, gemini, byok
Languages rust, python typescript
GitHub stars 50.2k 24.3k
Last activity 2026-06-25 2026-05-15