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Conductor vs Kilo Code

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Conductor and Kilo Code are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Conductor offers an API. Only Kilo Code is available on Web, Windows and iOS.

Best overall

Kilo Code

  • Software Engineers
  • Engineering Teams
  • Open-Source Developers
  • Enterprises

Choose Conductor if

  • You want a tool built for running several agent tasks in parallel on one repository, reviewing agent diffs side by side, moving agent work between local and cloud workspaces.
  • The Free plan covers local parallel agents with no Conductor fee.
  • Supports four agent CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode) rather than a single vendor.

Choose Kilo Code if

  • You want a tool built for developers who want to choose their own models and providers, pay provider rates without markup, and keep an auditable open-source agent inside their existing IDE.
  • MIT-licensed and open source, with a public GitHub repository of more than 27,000 stars.
  • Access to 500+ models across 60+ providers with no stated inference markup.
Best for beginners
Conductor
Best for business
Conductor

Features

18 features compared.

  • Parallel Agents
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Multi-Agent Support
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Diff Viewer and Review
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Git Worktree Isolation
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Cloud Workspaces
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Multiplayer Collaboration
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Conductor API
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • iOS App and Remote Control
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Checks
    Conductor
    Available
    Kilo Code
    Not available
  • Multi-Environment Agent
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • 500+ Models
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Auto Model
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Specialised Modes
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • MCP Support
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Cloud Agents and Code Review
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Parallel Agent Management
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Mobile Companion App
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available
  • Open Source and Transparent
    Conductor
    Not available
    Kilo Code
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Conductor
    Freemium
    Kilo Code
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Conductor
    Yes
    Kilo Code
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Conductor
    $0
    Kilo Code
    $0
  • Plans
    Conductor
    4 plans
    Kilo Code
    3 plans

Conductor plans

  • Free

    $0

    Local parallel agents on a Mac

    • Run multiple coding agents in parallel
    • local workspaces on your Mac
    • frontier and open source models
    • bring your own subscriptions and keys

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $50/month

    Individuals who want cloud workspaces

    • Everything in Free
    • cloud workspaces
    • Multiplayer with up to 5 Pro users
    • Conductor API
    • mobile app

  • Teams

    $60/user/mo

    Teams needing collaboration and admin controls

    • Everything in Pro
    • live collaboration for teams of any size
    • admin portal
    • centralized billing

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Organizations with security and procurement needs

    • Everything in Teams
    • DPA
    • purchase-order billing
    • SAML SSO and SCIM
    • custom security and privacy settings
    • SLA with dedicated support

Kilo Code plans

  • Free & Open Source

    Most popular

    $0

    Open-source extensions for individuals, with model usage billed separately

    • VS Code
    • JetBrains and CLI extensions
    • agentic coding
    • code completion and generation
    • any AI model
    • BYOK or local models

  • Teams

    $15/user/mo

    Shared tooling and billing for engineering teams

    • Everything in Free
    • usage analytics
    • AI adoption score
    • shared custom agents
    • centralised billing
    • shared BYOK
    • data privacy controls
    • priority support

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Governance and support for larger organisations

    • Everything in Teams
    • model and provider limits
    • shared private gateway BYOK
    • audit logs
    • SSO/OIDC/SCIM
    • SLA commitments
    • dedicated support

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Conductor
8.0overall
Kilo Code
8.0overall

Conductor leads in 3 categories and Kilo Code in 2.

  • Ease of Use

    Conductor leads by 0.4
    Conductor
    8.2
    Kilo Code
    7.8

  • Feature Depth

    Kilo Code leads by 0.3
    Conductor
    8.3
    Kilo Code
    8.6

  • Value for Money

    Kilo Code leads by 1.0
    Conductor
    7.4
    Kilo Code
    8.4

  • Performance & Speed

    Conductor leads by 0.2
    Conductor
    8.0
    Kilo Code
    7.8

  • Documentation & Support

    Conductor leads by 0.4
    Conductor
    8.0
    Kilo Code
    7.6

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Conductor

Pros

  • The Free plan covers local parallel agents with no Conductor fee.
  • Supports four agent CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenCode) rather than a single vendor.
  • Git worktree isolation per task keeps concurrent agent changes separate.
  • SOC 2 Type II attestation and SAML SSO/SCIM on Enterprise suit security reviews.
  • Frequent releases: the changelog shows versions 0.89 to 0.91 between late September and mid-October 2026.

Cons

  • Local use is Mac-only; no Windows or Linux desktop app is listed.
  • Pro at $50 per month and Teams at $60 per user per month are priced above many AI coding subscriptions, and agent usage is billed separately.
  • The pricing page does not state how many cloud hours are included, and usage-based cloud pricing is planned.
  • Pro Multiplayer organizations are capped at 5 Pro users.

Kilo Code

Pros

  • MIT-licensed and open source, with a public GitHub repository of more than 27,000 stars.
  • Access to 500+ models across 60+ providers with no stated inference markup.
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains and the terminal, plus cloud agents, Slack and mobile.
  • Supports bring-your-own-key and local models, which avoids lock-in to one provider.
  • Teams plan is $15 per user per month with shared agents and analytics.

Cons

  • Costs are usage-based, so spend is less predictable than a flat subscription.
  • A 5% processing fee applies to credit purchases.
  • Trustpilot reviewers report billing and refund disputes, including an unexpected renewal charge and a declined refund on purchased credits.
  • The desktop app is in beta, and some reviewers cite bugs and rate-limit issues.

Platforms

  • Web
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • Windows
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • macOS
    Conductor
    Supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • iOS
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • Android
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • API
    Conductor
    Supported
    Kilo Code
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • VS Code Extension
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • CLI
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported
  • Slack App
    Conductor
    Not supported
    Kilo Code
    Supported

Integrations

Conductor

7 integrations
  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • OpenCode
  • GitHub
  • Linear
  • MCP

Kilo Code

9 integrations
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • JetBrains
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • MCP
  • Ollama
  • LM Studio

Company

  • Company
    Conductor
    Melty Labs
    Kilo Code
    Kilo Code, Inc.
  • Founded
    Conductor
    2024
    Kilo Code
    2025
  • Headquarters
    Conductor
    San Francisco, CA
    Kilo Code
    Not listed
  • Monthly users
    Conductor
    Not listed
    Kilo Code
    5M+
  • Listing
    Conductor
    Claimed
    Kilo Code
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Conductor better than Kilo Code?

It depends on your workflow. Conductor is built for running several agent tasks in parallel on one repository, reviewing agent diffs side by side, moving agent work between local and cloud workspaces. Kilo Code is built for developers who want to choose their own models and providers, pay provider rates without markup, and keep an auditable open-source agent inside their existing IDE.

What are the key feature differences between Conductor and Kilo Code?

Conductor: Run a team of coding agents in parallel, each in its own isolated workspace. Kilo Code: Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and CLI with 500+ models.

Does Conductor or Kilo Code have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Conductor is freemium and Kilo Code is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Conductor or Kilo Code?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.