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Kilo Code vs Cursor: catalog facts
Kilo Code	Cursor
Freemium The agent is free; models through Kilo's gateway are billed at provider cost, or you bring…	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Command line, Browser extension	macOS, Command line
Works in VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud Bring your own keys or use local models	Familiar VS Code base and editing model Agents that work across multiple files
Recently acquired by Anaconda, so future direction may change Cloud model usage costs money unless you run local models	AI features depend on hosted models Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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