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AiderDeskKilo Code
Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.

 Freemium

The agent is free; models through Kilo's gateway are billed at provider cost, or you bring…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line, Browser extension
  • Shows context and proposed changes before they land
  • Approval steps for tools and destructive actions
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud
  • Bring your own keys or use local models
  • Relies on AI models you must configure separately
  • Aimed at experienced developers rather than beginners
  • Recently acquired by Anaconda, so future direction may change
  • Cloud model usage costs money unless you run local models
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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