# Roo Code vs SWE-agent

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Roo Code

| Attribute | Roo Code | SWE-agent |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.5 (44% (low)) | 35.2 (57% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 277 | 20,555 |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"A research tool that enables language models like GPT-4o or Claude to autonomously identify and fix issues in GitHub repositories or execute custom coding tasks. Built for flexibility and research extensibility by teams at Princeton and Stanford universities. It is indexed under AI Coding Agents.","source":"https://swe-agent.com","question":"What is SWE-agent?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SWE-agent is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://swe-agent.com","question":"Is SWE-agent free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. SWE-agent is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/swe-agent/SWE-agent","question":"Is SWE-agent open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"SWE-agent is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://swe-agent.com","question":"Where is SWE-agent available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | A cloud-hosted AI agent that receives coding tasks via Slack, Teams, Telegram, or Discord, clones your repository into an isolated sandbox, writes and tests code fixes, and opens pull requests for review. Available as a self-hosted solution or managed cloud service. | A research tool that enables language models like GPT-4o or Claude to autonomously identify and fix issues in GitHub repositories or execute custom coding tasks. Built for flexibility and research extensibility by teams at Princeton and Stanford universities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"cloud_sandbox_devin","bring_your_own_key_byok_api_support":true,"mcp_model_context_protocol_integration":true,"browser_automation_support_for_visual_qa":true,"multi_file_diff_generation_and_automated_apply":true,"terminal_bash_execution_and_self_correction_loops":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"bring_your_own_key_free","architecture_model":"cli_tool_aider","rag_on_external_documentation_urls":false,"bring_your_own_key_byok_api_support":true,"mcp_model_context_protocol_integration":false,"browser_automation_support_for_visual_qa":false,"local_llm_support_via_ollama_or_lmstudio":false,"multi_file_diff_generation_and_automated_apply":true,"privacy_mode_zero_data_retention_for_enterprise":false,"workspace_indexing_and_semantic_codebase_search":false,"terminal_bash_execution_and_self_correction_loops":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Teams","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Telegram","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Discord","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Claude Code","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Cursor","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"vcs","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | Python |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Self-hosted","summary":"Free for up to 10 users","features":["Source-available code","Full repository access","Self-hosted deployment"],"minSeats":10,"description":"Free for up to 10 registered users; larger deployments require a license","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Cloud","summary":"From $49/mo, pricing depends on user count","features":["7-day free trial","Single-tenant isolated instance","ChatGPT subscription support","Custom API key support"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Managed cloud hosting with single-tenant isolated instance","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free self-hosted (up to 10 users). Cloud from $49/mo.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://roocode.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T11:10:16.524Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://swe-agent.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:03:07.526Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 1 | 16 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.15.1","date":"2026-10-02T15:21:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.15.0","date":"2026-09-30T21:29:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.14.0","date":"2026-09-30T02:31:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.13.4","date":"2026-09-29T02:39:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.13.3","date":"2026-09-27T18:32:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.13.2","date":"2026-09-26T03:59:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.13.1","date":"2026-09-25T16:15:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.13.0","date":"2026-09-24T16:42:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.12.4","date":"2026-09-20T21:04:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.12.3","date":"2026-09-20T18:39:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.12.2","date":"2026-09-20T14:58:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.12.1","date":"2026-09-19T15:01:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.12.0","date":"2026-09-19T01:26:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.11.0","date":"2026-09-17T22:12:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.10.0","date":"2026-09-16T21:29:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.9.4","date":"2026-09-16T00:47:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.9.3","date":"2026-09-15T22:46:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.9.2","date":"2026-09-15T17:20:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.9.1","date":"2026-09-15T14:49:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RooCodeInc/Roomote/releases/tag/v1.9.0","date":"2026-09-15T00:25:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.0"}]` | `[{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v1.1.0","date":"2025-05-22T16:11:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v1.0.1","date":"2025-02-28T16:46:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v1.0.0","date":"2025-02-13T16:21:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.7.0","date":"2024-09-25T14:45:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.6.1","date":"2024-06-20T15:21:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.6.0","date":"2024-06-05T13:16:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.5.0","date":"2024-05-28T17:14:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.4.0","date":"2024-05-09T14:58:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.3.0","date":"2024-05-02T15:47:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/SWE-agent/SWE-agent/releases/tag/v0.2.0","date":"2024-04-15T19:01:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.2.0"}]` |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fswe-agent%2FSWE-agent&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (AI Coding Agents)

| Capability | Roo Code | SWE-agent |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Cloud sandbox devin | CLI tool aider |
| Terminal bash execution and self correction loops | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mcp model context protocol integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bring your own key byok API support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi file diff generation and automated apply | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workspace indexing and semantic codebase search | - | ✗ |
| Browser automation support for visual qa | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy mode zero data retention for enterprise | - | ✗ |
| Rag on external documentation urls | - | ✗ |
| Local LLM support via ollama or lmstudio | - | ✗ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✗ |
| Mit or apache permissive oss license | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly subscription | Bring your own key free |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:12:33.381Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*