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Kilo Code
Visit Kilo Code →Open source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud. 500+ models at zero markup, your own keys, or local models for privacy.
Our take
Last updated 29 October 2026
Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, the CLI and the cloud, with access to 500+ models at zero markup, your own keys, or local models. It is free for individuals, with AI usage billed separately (free and local models cost nothing). Teams is $15 per user a month and Enterprise is custom.
Best for Developers using VS Code or JetBrains Rider who want an open-source agent with flexible model choice.
Pros
- Free and open source.
- Works in JetBrains as well as VS Code, useful for Rider users.
- Local models supported for privacy.
Cons
- Inference and cloud compute are billed separately.
- Lots of plan and model options to understand.
- Not engine-aware out of the box.
Written from the vendor's official site and docs, not a hands-on benchmark. How we review tools.
| Category | Code & Engines |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free 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 pricing |
| Website | https://kilo.ai/ |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 |
Description taken from the tool's official website meta description; pricing from the official pricing page.
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