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Kiro CLI vs Kimi Code: catalog facts
Kiro CLI	Kimi Code
Freemium Proprietary software from Amazon; usage is governed by Kiro's plans.	Paid Requires one of the paid Kimi membership plans; K3 is limited to higher tiers.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, Command line
Custom agents with predefined tool permissions and prompts Native MCP support and steering files	Same subscription covers desktop, terminal and IDE use Runs commands and tests to verify its changes
Closed source Relies on hosted AI models, so it needs a network connection	Needs a paid Kimi plan Depends on Moonshot AI's cloud models
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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