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Kiro Crew vs ZCode: catalog facts
Kiro Crew	ZCode
Paid Uses Kiro subscription plans, with add-on credits available.	Freemium The desktop app is a free download; details of paid plans are on the developer's site.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs persistently on your own machine Supports multiple agents working together	Runs multiple coding agents on separate tasks Builds for macOS, Windows and Linux on x64 and ARM
Requires a Kiro account and subscription Newer part of Kiro with limited public detail	Tied to Z.ai's models and service Electron app, so heavier than native editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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