Claude Code uses 33k tokens upfront vs OpenCode's 7k
A comparison found Claude Code sends ~33k tokens before processing a prompt, while OpenCode sends ~7k, leading to higher API usage. The extra overhead can quickly consume quotas and increase costs for heavy users.
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