Best Kilo Code alternatives
5 tools that do what Kilo Code does, ranked by our overall review score.
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
Why are you switching?
GitHub Copilot7.5An AI coding assistant that runs in most major IDEs and ties into GitHubCheaper than Kilo CodeEasier than Kilo CodeMore private than Kilo Code
Claude Code7.4Anthropic's coding agent across terminal, IDE, web and CIEasier than Kilo CodeMore private than Kilo Code
Cursor7.4An AI-first code editor with agents that run locally or in the cloudCheaper than Kilo CodeEasier than Kilo CodeMore private than Kilo Code
Cline7.3Open-source coding agent that runs on the AI models you chooseCheaper than Kilo CodeMore private than Kilo CodeOpen source
Windsurf6.7An AI IDE, now called Devin Desktop, for managing local and cloud coding agentsEasier than Kilo CodeMore private than Kilo Code
Best Kilo Code alternatives at a glance: data table
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| App | Score | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | User rating | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilo Code | 6.9 | Yes | $19Kilo Pass Starter | 3.9/5Visual Studio Marketplace | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS | Nov 11, 2026 |
| GitHub Copilot | 7.5 | Yes | $10/userPro | 2.3/5JetBrains Marketplace (plugin) | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Claude Code | 7.4 | No | $20Pro | 3.7/5Visual Studio Marketplace (VS Code extension) | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web, iOS, Android, API | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Cursor | 7.4 | Yes | $8Plus | 4.7/5App Store (United States) | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, iOS | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Cline | 7.3 | Yes | $9.99/userClinePass | 4.0/5Visual Studio Marketplace (VS Code extension) | macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension, API | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Windsurf | 6.7 | Yes | $20/userPro | 4.1/5JetBrains Marketplace (plugin) | Windows, macOS, Linux | Nov 10, 2026 |