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Kilo Code

by Kilo Code

Open source coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, CLI and cloud

Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27

Overview

Kilo offers an agent command center with parallel isolated worktrees, specialised Code, Plan, Debug and Ask agents, cloud agents, code review and a mobile app, and it supports 500+ models. Inference is passed through at provider rates with no markup, with Kilo Pass subscriptions from $19 a month and Teams at $15 per user. The site says Kilo has been acquired by Anaconda, and credit purchases carry a 5 percent processing fee.

Our verdict

A flexible, transparent open source option with sensible team pricing. Check the roadmap implications of the Anaconda acquisition if you plan a long rollout.

Best for

Developers who want an open source agent across several IDEs and full control of model spend.

Avoid if

You want a single bundled subscription with no credit management.

Pros

  • MIT licensed with no inference markup
  • Works across VS Code, JetBrains and CLI
  • Free Auto model routing option

Cons

  • 5 percent fee on credit purchases
  • Company details like HQ and funding are not published on the site
  • Ownership recently changed hands

Key capabilities

Agent command center with parallel worktreesCode, Plan, Debug, Ask and custom agents500+ models and bring your own keysAuto Model routing across Efficient, Frontier and FreeCloud agents and code reviewLocal model support

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilo Code free?

The open source VS Code, JetBrains and CLI extensions are free. You pay for inference through your own keys, Auto Free models or Kilo credits.

What are Kilo Pass prices?

Starter is $19 per month, Pro $49 and Expert $199, each giving more in credits than the price paid. Annual billing adds a 50 percent bonus.

Who owns Kilo?

The Kilo site states that Kilo has been acquired by Anaconda. The copyright line reads Kilo Code, Inc.

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