Roo Code vs Sourcery

Roo Code (open source (community)) and Sourcery (Sourcery / Sourcegraph) compared head-to-head: prices from $0 and $0, model-dependent vs. repo context context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Roo Code vs Sourcery — Category side-by-side

Provider	Roo Code open source (community)	Sourcery Sourcery / Sourcegraph
From /month	Free	Free
Billing	BYO-key (usage)	freemium + subscription
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Qwen3	frontier models
Context	model-dependent	repo context
Limits	whatever your API key allows	Free: 20 issue investigations/mo
Free tier	free software (model usage billed separately)	free for open-source repos
Best for	Power-users wanting custom modes & subagents	Teams wanting automated refactoring & code review
Strengths	Custom modes/subagents Open source Highly configurable	Automated refactoring AI code review Strong Python support
Weaknesses	You supply & pay for the model Steeper config	Narrow refactoring focus Now folded into Sourcegraph

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Roo Code ($0) is cheaper than Sourcery ($0).

Roo Code is especially strong when you care about "Power-users wanting custom modes & subagents".

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Frequently asked questions: Roo Code vs Sourcery

Roo Code or Sourcery: which is cheaper?

The entry price depends on each provider and plan tier. This page shows the current indicative values side by side.

Which offers more context — Roo Code or Sourcery?

Roo Code reaches model-dependent, Sourcery reaches repo context. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Roo Code or Sourcery?

Yes — details on free tiers and free quotas are in the side-by-side table above.