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GitHub Copilot vs Kilo Code

	GitHub Copilot	Kilo Code
What it says it does	GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot works every step of the way, from an open issue to reviewing and merging a pull request. Use it in your editor, the terminal, on your desktop, and on GitHub.	Kilo CodeOpen source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud. 500+ models at zero markup, your own keys, or local models for privacy.
Pricing	GitHub CopilotFree plan or free trial mentioned on official site; see official pricing page for current prices. (official)	Kilo CodeFree and open source for individuals (AI usage billed separately; free models, local models or bring your own keys at $0); Teams $15/user/mo (14-day Enterprise trial); Enterprise custom (SSO, audit logs, SLA) (official)
Website	GitHub Copilothttps://github.com/features/copilot	Kilo Codehttps://kilo.ai/

Which tool for which job

GitHub Copilot wins when you want GitHub's own coding agent in VS Code or another listed editor, including a free completion tier.

Kilo Code wins when you want a free agent that runs in JetBrains IDEs or with local models.

Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 14 October 2026, not a shared benchmark or a hands-on score. Prices change, so confirm the pricing row on each tool page. How we review tools.

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