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Kilo Code vs OpenCode

A side-by-side comparison of Kilo Code and OpenCode, drawn from Ignaite's continuously-verified listings.

Compared from listings verified as of

Kilo Code

Agent

Open-source AI coding agent for VS Code, JetBrains, and the CLI.

View Kilo Code

OpenCode

IDE

The open-source, provider-agnostic AI coding agent for your terminal, IDE, or desktop.

View OpenCode

At a glance

Feature comparison of Kilo Code and OpenCode
AttributeKilo CodeOpenCode
Category (differs)AgentIDE
PricingFREEMIUMFREEMIUM
LicenseOpen coreOpen core
Deployment (differs)—Local
Platforms (differs)VS Code extension, CLICLI, macOS, Windows, Linux, VS Code extension
Model support (differs)BYO key / modelModel-agnostic
Vendor (differs)Kilo Code, Inc.Anomaly
Capabilities (differs)
  • Autonomous coding agent
  • Code generation
  • IDE integration
  • Terminal / CLI agent
  • Multi-agent orchestration
  • Multi-model access
  • Autonomous coding agent
  • Terminal / CLI agent
  • Code generation
  • IDE integration
  • Multi-model access

The honest brief

Kilo Code

Routes 500+ models at zero markup on your own keys, so you pay providers directly — unlike agents that mark up or lock you to one model.

  • Fully open source (MIT)
  • Works in VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI
  • Plans, writes, edits, and runs code
  • Specialized modes (Code, Architect, Debug)
  • Free tier plus paid cloud and team plans
  • You manage model costs and keys
  • Cloud and team features are paid
  • Agent quality depends on chosen model
  • Young project (launched 2025)

OpenCode

Fully open-source and provider-agnostic where most agent CLIs are vendor-locked — swap among 75+ providers, including local models.

  • Fully open source
  • Swap among many providers and local models
  • Terminal, desktop, and IDE surfaces
  • No code stored on external servers
  • Quality varies with chosen model
  • Fast-moving, frequent releases
  • Zen's curated models cost extra

When to pick which

Both cover Autonomous coding agent, Code generation, IDE integration, Terminal / CLI agent, and 1 more.

Pick Kilo Code if you need Multi-agent orchestration.

  • Multi-agent orchestration (secondary capability)

Kilo Code leans on IDE integration and Multi-model access as a headline capability; OpenCode treats them as secondary.

  • IDE integration (primary capability)
  • Multi-model access (primary capability)

They also differ on:

Platforms
VS Code extension, CLI · CLI, macOS, Windows, Linux, VS Code extension
Kilo Code detailsOpenCode details