Kilo
Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI, and cloud. 500+ models at zero markup.
Key features
- One open-source agent in VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI, and cloud agents
- Code, Plan, and Debug agents, plus cloud agents and code review
- Desktop beta for code and data runs agents side by side on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- 500+ models at cost with zero markup, or bring your own keys
- Auto Model routes work across Efficient, Frontier, or Free strategies
- MIT-licensed source you can audit, fork, modify, and self-host
- Category
- AI Coding
- Who it's for
- Developers and teams who want one open coding agent across IDE, CLI, and cloud.
- Tags
- ideopen-sourcecode-editorterminalcoding-agentcode-reviewhostingself-hosted
- Website
- kilo.ai
- Listed
- 2026-10-14
Frequently asked questions
Is Kilo free?
Kilo has a free plan, with paid tiers for more usage or features.
How much does Kilo cost?
Free to start; models at cost, zero markup, according to its pricing page.
What is Kilo used for?
Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI, and cloud. 500+ models at zero markup. Typical uses: one open-source agent in VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI, and cloud agents; code, Plan, and Debug agents, plus cloud agents and code review; desktop beta for code and data runs agents side by side on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What are the best Kilo alternatives?
Alternatives in the same category include Cursor, Orca, Claude Code, OpenCode, Visual Studio Code.
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