Kilo Code

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains and CLI with 500+ models

Freemiumkilo.aiUpdated 19 Oct 2026

About Kilo Code

Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and the command line, with cloud agents, a Slack integration, a desktop app in beta and a mobile companion app. The extensions are MIT-licensed and work with more than 500 models from over 60 providers through the Kilo Gateway, with bring-your-own-key and local models (Ollama, LM Studio) also supported. Kilo states that it adds no markup to provider inference rates.

Best 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
Model-Flexible Coding in the IDE: Switching between frontier, open-weight and local models inside VS Code or JetBrains depending on cost and task.
Terminal and CI Automation: Running the CLI in scripts and CI jobs for repetitive code changes.
Automated Code Review: Using cloud code review agents on pull requests, billed per second.
Team Agent Standardisation: Sharing custom agents and BYOK keys across a team with usage analytics.
Mobile Agent Supervision: Following and reviewing running agents from a phone.

Not ideal for

Users wanting a flat-rate, all-inclusive subscription with no usage-based billing, or those who dislike managing model credits and keys

Popular with

Software Engineers
Engineering Teams
Open-Source Developers
Enterprises

Screenshots

Key features

Multi-Environment Agent
500+ Models
Auto Model
Specialised Modes
MCP Support
Cloud Agents and Code Review
Parallel Agent Management
Mobile Companion App
Open Source and Transparent

Pros and cons

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.

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 19 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See kilo.ai

Free & Open Source

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.

8.0overall

Ease of Use: 7.8
Feature Depth: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.4
Performance & Speed: 7.8
Documentation & Support: 7.6

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Web
macOS
Windows
Linux
iOS
Android
VS Code Extension
JetBrains Plugin
CLI
Slack App

Works with

VS Code
Cursor
Windsurf
JetBrains
Slack
GitHub
MCP
Ollama
LM Studio

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Release history

v7.8.14Oct 1, 2026
Latest release on the GitHub repository at the time of research
Latest release on the GitHub repository at the time of research.
Jul 1, 2026
Anaconda announced it acquired Kilo Code; Kilo said no immediate changes to products or pricing
Anaconda announced it acquired Kilo Code; Kilo said no immediate changes to products or pricing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilo Code free?

The open-source extensions are free. Model usage is billed separately through Kilo Gateway credits at provider rates, your own API keys, or free and local models.

Which editors does Kilo Code support?

VS Code (including forks such as Cursor and Windsurf via Open VSX), JetBrains IDEs, and a CLI. A desktop app is in beta.

Can I use my own API keys or local models?

Yes. Kilo supports bring-your-own-key for individuals, shared BYOK for Teams, and local models through Ollama or LM Studio.

Does Kilo add a markup to model prices?

Kilo states that Gateway usage is billed at exact provider rates with no inference markup, though a 5% processing fee applies to credit purchases.

Who owns Kilo Code?

Press coverage dated July 15, 2026 reports that Anaconda acquired Kilo Code, and the Kilo website states the acquisition. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes. kilo.ai/mobile links to iOS App Store and Google Play listings for a companion app to start cloud agents, follow sessions and review pull requests.

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