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Claude Code vs Kilo Code: catalog facts
Claude CodeKilo Code
Paid

Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.

Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line, Browser extension
  • Works directly in a real repository, running commands and tests rather than only suggesting text
  • Available in the terminal, IDEs, desktop and web from one subscription
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud
  • Bring your own keys or use local models
  • Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits
  • It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
  • 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
Closed source Open source
License not stated 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 September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.