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Kilo Code

Open-source coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and the CLI with access to 500+ models; began as a fork of Roo Code.

  • Kilo Code
  • Local or cloud
  • Free, open source

Official site · Source code

Where it ranks

  • B
    Coding
    Editors & extensions · Local · via DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017
    With cloud models: tier S (via Claude Opus 5.5)

Tools without a benchmark of their own inherit the tier of the best model they offer.

Facts

Vendor
Kilo Code
Approach
Editors & extensions
Where it runs
Runs fully on your hardware with local models; cloud models optional
Interface
IDE extension, Command line
Skill level
Intermediate: some setup or configuration
Price
Free, open source
Pricing notes
Free and open source for individuals (model usage billed separately, any model); Teams $15/user/mo; Enterprise custom.
Source code
Open source (MIT)
GitHub stars
27.6k (18 Oct 2026)
Last verified
18 Oct 2026

Price from kilo.ai, 18 Oct 2026.

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