Comparison
Kilo Code vs OpenAI Codex
| Kilo Code | OpenAI Codex | |
|---|---|---|
| What it says it does | 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. | OpenAI CodexOpenAI's coding agent. Codex works in a desktop app, on the web, in a CLI, in IDE extensions and on iOS, can run tasks in cloud sandboxes, and reviews GitHub pull requests. |
| Pricing | 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) | OpenAI CodexIncluded with ChatGPT plans: Free $0 and Go $8/mo (desktop app, lighter model); Plus $20/mo (web, CLI, IDE, cloud code review); Pro $100, $200 or $500/mo; Business $25/user/mo billed monthly; or pay API rates with an API key (official) |
| Website | Kilo Codehttps://kilo.ai/ | OpenAI Codexhttps://chatgpt.com/codex/ |
Which tool for which job
Kilo Code wins when you want a free agent that runs in JetBrains IDEs or with local models.
OpenAI Codex wins when you want one subscription that covers chat and a coding agent across terminal, IDE and cloud.
Descriptions in the table come from each vendor's own site. This verdict is a fit call from those official pages as of 29 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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