BotAI agents / Coding agents
Kilo Code
by Kilo
Open-source coding agent extension; the migration path for former Roo Code users.
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
- Open source (MIT)
- BYOK and local models supported
- Inference billed at provider rates
- Usage costs depend on your model
- Another extension to configure
- Smaller company than the big labs
| Best for | Developers leaving Roo Code or wanting an open-source IDE agent |
|---|---|
| Not for | People wanting a fully managed plan |
| Pricing | Free for individuals; inference at provider rates; optional Kilo Pass from $19/mo; Teams $15/user/mo |
| Open source | Yes (MIT) |
| Category | Coding agents |
| Verified | 2026-10-14 |
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