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Kilo Code vs GitHub Copilot: catalog facts
Kilo CodeGitHub Copilot
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 heavier use and for organisations.

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
  • Works inside Visual Studio Code, which many developers already use
  • Available as an editor integration, a macOS app and a CLI
  • Recently acquired by Anaconda, so future direction may change
  • Cloud model usage costs money unless you run local models
  • Requires a GitHub account and an internet connection
  • Code is sent to GitHub's hosted service for processing
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 Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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