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Kilo Code

An open-source coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI and the cloud, with access to 500+ models.

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About Kilo Code

Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent that grew out of the Cline and Roo Code family of VS Code extensions and has expanded into JetBrains plugins, a CLI, cloud agents, a Slack bot, a code reviewer and a desktop app in beta. It offers several modes for planning, coding, debugging and asking questions, runs parallel agents in isolated git worktrees, and lets you start a task in one surface and continue it in another. Its gateway gives access to over 500 models with no markup on token prices, or you can bring your own keys or run local models, and an automatic mode can pick models for you. The extensions are free and open source; you pay for model usage, with paid Teams and Enterprise plans for shared billing, governance and admin controls. It's a natural landing spot for Roo Code users since that extension shut down. It works in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf and other Open VSX editors.

Best for: Developers who want an open-source agent with many models and no token markup.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free, open-source extensions for VS Code and JetBrains
  • 500+ models at provider prices, or your own keys
  • Same agent across IDE, CLI, cloud and Slack

Why people leave

  • Fast release pace means frequent UI changes
  • Many modes and settings to learn
  • You still pay per token, which can add up

Top Kilo Code alternatives

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  1. 1Cline logo
    Cline

    The project Kilo descends from, with a simpler, approval-first design.

    81.5
  2. 2GitHub Copilot logo
    GitHub Copilot

    A flat subscription if per-token billing is hard to budget.

    72.2
  3. 3OpenCode logo
    OpenCode

    Open-source agent focused on the terminal with a desktop app as well.

    59.6
  4. 4Cursor logo
    Cursor

    An AI-first editor if you want the agent built into the editor itself.

    54.5

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Kilo Code: common questions

Is Kilo Code free?

Yes. Kilo Code is free, open-source software.

Is Kilo Code open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Kilo-Org/kilocode.

What platforms does Kilo Code run on?

Kilo Code is available for macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Kilo Code?

The highest-ranked Kilo Code alternatives right now are Cline, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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