Free & Open Source
Free
- Open source VS Code, JetBrains & CLI extensions
- Agentic coding assistant
- Code completion & generation
- Works with any AI model
Overview
Kilo functions as an open-source AI coding agent designed to integrate seamlessly into various developer workflows. It supports popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like VS Code and JetBrains, as well as Command Line Interface (CLI) and cloud-based environments. The platform provides access to over 500 AI models, including frontier, open-weight, and local models, allowing users to bring their own API keys without any inference markup.
The tool is built for agentic engineering, offering specialized agent modes to handle different coding tasks. For instance, "Code Mode" assists in writing, refactoring, and shipping production-ready code by understanding the entire codebase. "Architect Mode" helps in planning complex features and provides structured guidance before development begins, while "Debug Mode" identifies and fixes bugs by analyzing errors and traces. Kilo's "Auto Model" feature intelligently routes tasks to the most suitable model (Efficient, Frontier, or Free) based on budget and task requirements. Its open-source nature, with an MIT license, ensures transparency, allowing developers to inspect prompts, context windows, and agent decisions.
Key features
- Open-source AI coding agent
- Integration with VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and Cloud
- Access to 500+ AI models
- Zero AI inference markup
- Support for local models and custom keys
- Specialized agent modes (Code, Architect, Debug)
- Auto Model for intelligent model routing
- Prompt and context visibility
Who uses it
Kilo is designed for developers and engineers seeking an open-source AI assistant to streamline their coding workflows across various environments.
Pros
- Open-source and auditable code with an MIT license ensures transparency.
- Offers zero markup on AI inference models, allowing users to bring their own keys.
- Supports a wide range of models (500+), including local and open-weight options.
- Integrates across multiple development environments like VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI.
- Provides specialized agent modes for diverse coding tasks, including debugging and architecture planning.
Cons
- Requires technical expertise for full utilization and potential self-hosting.
- Reliance on external model providers for "Frontier" and "Efficient" models.
- The "Free" model option may have limitations in capability or speed compared to paid tiers.
- Leveraging the platform's full potential may require understanding agentic engineering concepts.
Our take
Kilo provides a flexible and transparent AI coding assistant for developers, emphasizing open-source principles and cost-effective model access. Its integration across various development environments aims to streamline diverse coding workflows.
Pricing plans
Teams
$15/mo
- Everything in Free, plus team management
- 14-day Enterprise trial
- Usage analytics & reporting
- AI adoption score
- Shared agent modes
- Centralized billing
- Shared BYOK
- Team management
- Data privacy controls
- Priority support
Enterprise
Custom
- Everything in Teams, plus security & compliance
- SSO, audit logs & SLA
- Limit models and/or providers
- Shared Private Gateway BYOK
- Audit logs
- SSO, OIDC, & SCIM support
- SLA commitments
- Dedicated support channels
Pricing details are provided for reference and may differ from the vendor's current plans.
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