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What is Kilo Code?
Open source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud Kilo, known for Kilo Code, is an open source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal and the cloud.
Our verdict
An open source agent that works across editors and the terminal, with no model markup and a bring-your-own-key option, gives developers control over cost and privacy.
Full review
Kilo, known for Kilo Code, is an open source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal and the cloud. It has specialized modes (Code, Architect, Debug and others), local and cloud agents that work in parallel isolated worktrees, a code reviewer, and a Slack integration. The source is published on GitHub under the MIT license, and the repo showed 27.5k stars on the site when I checked.
The pricing logic is unusual. The extensions are free. You pay separately for AI inference, and Kilo says it adds no markup on models: use free models via Kilo Auto Free, bring your own provider keys, run local models through Ollama or LM Studio, or pay as you go through the Kilo Gateway, with 500+ models available. Cloud compute is billed on usage.
Platform plans are Free, Teams at $15 per user a month with a 14-day Enterprise
Kilo, known for Kilo Code, is an open source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal and the cloud. It has specialized modes (Code, Architect, Debug and others), local and cloud agents that work in parallel isolated worktrees, a code reviewer, and a Slack integration. The source is published on GitHub under the MIT license, and the repo showed 27.5k stars on the site when I checked.
The pricing logic is unusual. The extensions are free. You pay separately for AI inference, and Kilo says it adds no markup on models: use free models via Kilo Auto Free, bring your own provider keys, run local models through Ollama or LM Studio, or pay as you go through the Kilo Gateway, with 500+ models available. Cloud compute is billed on usage.
Platform plans are Free, Teams at $15 per user a month with a 14-day Enterprise trial, and Enterprise with SSO, audit logs and SLAs. The site banner says Kilo has been acquired by Anaconda, so check the announcement for what that means for roadmap and pricing.
Claims like 5M+ users and 10T+ tokens a month are Kilo’s own. I did not install it or run a coding task.
Who it's for
Best for
- Developers and teams who want an open source coding agent
- choose their own models and keys
- and work across VS Code
- JetBrains and the CLI.
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants one flat price that includes model usage
- or teams wary of a recent change of ownership.
How we tested
AppsInsight desk research by Deepika Pandey, October 5, 2026. Sources: kilo.ai and kilo.ai/pricing. I did not install the extension or run a task. Usage numbers are Kilo's own; inference prices vary by model and are not listed here.
What's new
Site banner notes Kilo was acquired by Anaconda. Releases are on GitHub (Kilo-Org/kilocode/releases).
At a glance
| Pricing | Free+Paid |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $0 |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise, CLI / Terminal |
| API | No |
| Company | Kilo |
| Apps Insight Score | 41/100 |
| Implementation | Easy |
| Learning curve | Intermediate |
Why this app scored 41/100
Editorial Review 23/30
- Product quality 7/10 7/10
- Ease of use 4/5 4/5
- Feature depth 4/5 4/5
- Innovation 3/5 3/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 6/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge not installed 0/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Provided 2/2
- Terms of service published Provided 1/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Provided 2/2
- Social profiles linked 1 profile linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 9/20
- Detailed description 201 words 2/3
- Screenshots 2 screenshots 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 4 items 1/2
- Feature list 7 items 1/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 2 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 1 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 3/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 0 days ago 3/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
Editorial points are assigned by AppsInsight editors and cannot be purchased or influenced.
Integrations
Built for
How Kilo Code compares
| Feature | Kilo Code | Grain | OpenClaw | Decagon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Free plan | — | — |
| Starting price | $0 | Free | — | — |
| Free plan | Included | Included | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web app, Self-hosted / On-premise, CLI / Terminal | Web app, Browser extension, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux | Web app |
| Best for | Developers and teams who want an open source coding agent, choose their own models and keys, and work across VS Code, JetBrains and the CLI. | Sales teams, customer success teams, founders, agencies, ops teams, AI-first teams | Developers, solo founders, technical operators, AI enthusiasts, marketing agencies, SMB teams, support teams, internal ops teams | Enterprise SaaS teams, CX operations leaders, customer support automation teams, product-led companies, ops-heavy support organizations |
Kilo Code vs Grain Kilo Code vs OpenClaw Kilo Code vs Decagon
Key features
Multiple agent modes
Code, Architect, Debug and other modes in one agent.
Every coding surface
Same open source agent in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud agents.
Parallel cloud agents
Local and cloud agents in parallel isolated worktrees.
Bring your own keys
Use your own provider keys, local models, or free models via Kilo Auto Free.
Kilo Gateway
Pay-as-you-go access to 500+ models with zero inference markup.
Code reviewer and Slack
Review workflows and a Slack integration.
Open source
MIT-licensed source you can inspect, fork and self-host.
Key benefits
- No markup on model usage.
- Works in your existing editor.
- Prompts and context are visible, no silent model switching.
Pricing
Free planPaid from $0
Solo
Free & Open Source
$0 /mo
- Open source VS Code
- JetBrains and CLI extensions;Agentic coding assistant;Code completion and generation;Works with any AI model;Usage billed separately
Team
Teams
$15 per user /mo
- 14-day Enterprise trial;Usage analytics and reporting;Shared agent modes;Centralized billing and shared BYOK;Team management and priority support
Enterprise
Enterprise
Custom /mo
- SSO
- OIDC and SCIM;Audit logs;SLA commitments;Limit models and providers;Dedicated support channels
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and MIT-licensed.
- Supports local models for private code.
- Covers VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud.
Cons
- Model usage is billed separately, so total cost varies.
- Recently acquired by Anaconda; direction may change.
- Many surfaces and billing options to learn.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kilo Code?
An open source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI and the cloud.
Is it free?
The extensions are free and MIT-licensed. AI model usage is billed separately unless you use free or local models or your own keys.
How much do team plans cost?
Teams is $15 per user a month with a 14-day Enterprise trial. Enterprise is custom.
Who owns Kilo?
The kilo.ai banner says Kilo has been acquired by Anaconda.