Kilo Code is an open source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the CLI, and the cloud, offering 500+ models with zero markup and local model support.
About
Kilo Code (often shortened to Kilo) is an open source AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal, and the cloud. It addresses a common frustration with AI coding tools: vendor lock-in, opaque pricing, and limited model choice. Kilo gives developers access to more than 500 AI models through a single interface, with zero markup on token usage, support for bring-your-own API keys, and the option to run local models for privacy.
The agent writes, refactors, debugs, and reviews code, and it can automate multi-step tasks across an entire repository. It is distributed as a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin, a CLI tool, a browser-based cloud service, a desktop app in beta, plus Slack and mobile integrations. The source code is MIT-licensed and available on GitHub, so teams can audit prompts, inspect context windows, fork the code, or self-host it as needed.
Key Features
Pricing & Fees
- Pricing: The individual plan is free and open source, with usage billed separately; Teams costs $15 per user per month; Enterprise is custom-priced. Kilo Pass subscriptions run $19/month (Starter), $49/month (Pro), or $199/month (Expert) with bonus credits, and Kilo Gateway is pay-as-you-go with no subscription.
- Free tier: The VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI tools are free to install under the MIT license, and free models, BYOK, or local models can be used with no hosted credit required.
- Trial: Teams plans include a 14-day Enterprise trial so groups can evaluate governance features before committing.
- Community: The project reports a large user base and active community channels including Discord, GitHub, Reddit, and YouTube.
Who It's For
Kilo Code is aimed at software developers and engineering teams who want an AI coding agent without lock-in to a single model provider. Individual developers benefit from the free tier and the option to run local models when code privacy matters. Team leads and platform engineers get centralized billing, usage analytics, and role-based access on the Teams plan. Enterprises with compliance requirements can use SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and SLA commitments. It also suits developers migrating from other AI coding tools who want to keep using models from multiple providers at list prices.
FAQ
What is Kilo Code?Kilo Code is an open source, MIT-licensed AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, the terminal, and the cloud, providing access to 500+ AI models for writing, debugging, refactoring, and reviewing code.
Is Kilo Code free?Yes, the IDE extensions and CLI are free to install, and there is no mandatory subscription for individuals; AI inference costs are billed separately unless users choose free models, their own API keys, or local models.
Which platforms and editors does Kilo support?Kilo runs in VS Code and VS Code-based editors such as Cursor and Windsurf, all JetBrains IDEs including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm, any terminal via its CLI, plus cloud, Slack, and mobile surfaces.
Can I use my own API keys or local models?Yes, Kilo supports bring-your-own keys for Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Azure, AWS Bedrock, and other providers, and local models can run through Ollama or LM Studio when code must stay on the machine.
How does Kilo handle privacy and transparency?Because Kilo is open source under the MIT license, users can audit prompts, context windows, and agent decisions, and enterprises can self-host the software entirely.
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