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Kilo CodeClaude Code
Freemium

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

 Paid

Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud
  • Bring your own keys or use local models
  • 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
  • Recently acquired by Anaconda, so future direction may change
  • Cloud model usage costs money unless you run local models
  • Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits
  • It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
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 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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