Kilo Code
Open-source coding agent across VS Code, JetBrains and CLI with zero-markup model pricing.
About Kilo Code
Kilo Code is an open-source AI coding agent that runs in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs and the terminal. It supports 500+ models with mid-task switching, and charges no markup on inference — you either bring your own API key and pay the provider directly, route through the Kilo Gateway at exact provider rates, or take a credit subscription. It is now part of Anaconda.
Key Features
- 500+ models with mid-task switching
- Zero markup on inference costs
- VS Code, JetBrains (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm) and CLI
- Fully open source
- Structured agent modes for planning and execution
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero inference markup is rare and saves real money at volume
- Proper JetBrains extensions, not just VS Code
- Fully open source with no vendor lock-in
- Mid-task model switching lets you match cost to task difficulty
Cons
- BYOK setup is more friction than an all-in-one subscription
- Costs are less predictable than a flat per-seat fee
- Younger than Cursor or Copilot with a smaller extension ecosystem
Our verdict
The best value pick for developers who already have API keys and want to stop paying a platform margin on every token. If you want one predictable monthly bill and zero configuration, a flat-rate competitor is the easier road.
Categories
- Developers
- Cost-conscious teams
- JetBrains users
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