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Cline vs Kilo Code

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ClineKilo Code
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars70k28k
Latestdesktop-v0.0.43v7.8.3
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors27+ 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 →

    PartialClineThe agent lives in VS Code rather than the terminal, and works with any model provider.

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

  • Both replace Cursor. Alternatives to Cursor →

    PartialClineAdds an agent to VS Code instead of a separate editor.

    PartialKilo CodeAdds an agent to VS Code or JetBrains instead of a separate editor.