Kilo Code
Open-source, bring-your-own-key coding agent for lightweight tasks with zero-markup model pricing.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #20
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 71.6
Strengths
- Model-provider neutral via BYOK
- transparent zero-markup pricing
- good for small focused tasks.
Considerations
- Less mature than front-runners
- lighter context handling on large repos.
Price
Free; Kilo Pass from $19/mo
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 72.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 68.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 82.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
- Pricing
- Benchmark
- Reputation
- Feature list
Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- free-ai-coding pricing updates (Oct 2025) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Spacelift: 19 AI coding assistant tools 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Kilo: AI Coding Assistant Buyer's Guide 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Faros: Best AI Coding Agents 2026 (emerging) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Pinggy — Best AI tools for coding in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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