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Kilo
Open-source AI coding agent with 500+ models at zero markup
What it is
Kilo is an open-source AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI, and connects to more than 500 AI models through one interface. It has a genuine $0/month free tier built on a rotating free model catalog plus bring-your-own-key routing for Mistral and Gemini, with paid Kilo Pass credits starting at $19/month once you need heavier or frontier-model usage.
- Price
- $19
- free tier available
- Free tier
- Yes
- no card required
- Platforms
- 5
- VS Code · JetBrains
What you get free vs paid
Verdict
Pros
- Access to 500+ models through Kilo Gateway with no markup over provider pricing
- Genuine $0/month free tier: a rotating free model catalog plus BYOK routing for Mistral and Gemini
- One agent shared across VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and cloud, so context carries between surfaces
- Fully open source, so you can see exactly what it sends and where
Cons
- More setup than a single-vendor tool; getting the best results means actively picking models per task
- Free-tier models trade off quality against frontier options, and a few providers log prompts on free plans
- The feature set moves fast and still has rough edges in places
Worth it for developers who want control over which model touches their code and don't mind some setup; skip it if you just want one default that works without decisions.
Capabilities
Core features
- Kilo Gateway: 500+ models at exact provider rates, zero markup
- Free model catalog with about a dozen active free models
- BYOK support for Mistral, Gemini, and other providers
- Shared context across VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, and cloud agents
- Auto Model routing that picks a model per task
- Subagent delegation for larger jobs
- MCP support for connecting external tools
- Slack integration with shared agent context
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Common questions
Is Kilo free?
Kilo offers a free tier you can use without paying. Browse QuestLoops for verified ways to get more out of it for free.
How much does Kilo cost?
Kilo's paid plans start at about $19. There's also a free tier for lighter use. Pricing changes over time — QuestLoops focuses on legitimate ways to reduce or avoid that cost.
What are the best alternatives to Kilo?
You can compare Kilo side-by-side with similar Developer Tools on QuestLoops to weigh free-tier limits, pricing, and tradeoffs before deciding.
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