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Kilo Code is an open-source, agentic engineering platform that integrates into VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and the CLI to automate coding, planning, and debugging tasks. It distinguishes itself by offering freedom to switch between over 500 AI models without provider lock-in or pricing markups.
Recent major updates include a ground-up rewrite of the extension core, deprecation of the Orchestrator mode in favor of autonomous subagent delegation, the introduction of snapshots (formerly checkpoints), and the Auto Model routing feature that selects optimal models based on task type.
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- Support for 500+ AI models with mid-task switching
- Specialized agent modes (Code, Plan, Ask, Debug, Review)
- Cross-platform synchronization across IDEs, CLI, and cloud
- Zero-markup pricing for hosted inference or Bring Your Own Key (BYOK)
- Granular, per-tool permission system for security
Experienced developers and teams who prioritize model flexibility, cost transparency, and multi-IDE support over a turnkey, opinionated experience.
Users seeking a zero-configuration experience or those who prefer a single, tightly integrated, and predictable AI-native IDE environment like Cursor.
Free for individual use as open-source software. Usage is billed based on AI inference (pay-as-you-go or BYOK with zero markup) and cloud compute usage. Optional Kilo Pass subscriptions ($19–$199/mo) provide credit bundles with bonus credits. Teams plan starts at $15/user/month.
A powerful, highly flexible, and transparent open-source alternative for developers who want to control their AI costs and model selection across diverse workflows, provided they are comfortable with more advanced configuration.
Is Kilo Code free?
Kilo Code is Freemium. Free for individual use as open-source software. Usage is billed based on AI inference (pay-as-you-go or BYOK with zero markup) and cloud compute usage. Optional Kilo Pass subscriptions ($19–$199/mo) provide credit bundles with bonus credits. Teams plan starts at $15/user/month. Check the official site for current plans.
What is Kilo Code best for?
Experienced developers and teams who prioritize model flexibility, cost transparency, and multi-IDE support over a turnkey, opinionated experience.
Who makes Kilo Code?
Kilo Code is developed by Kilo. It is listed in the IDE Extensions & Plugins category on ai.dosa.dev.
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