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Aider vs Kilo Code

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AiderKilo Code
LanguagePythonTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars49k28k
Latestv0.86.0v7.8.3
Last push2026-05-222026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 26 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →

    PartialAiderPair programming in the terminal that commits each edit to git, and runs commands only when asked.

    PartialKilo CodeThe agent runs in VS Code, JetBrains or the terminal, and works with any model provider.