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Continue vs Kilo Code

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ContinueKilo Code
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars36k28k
Latestv2.0.0-vscodev7.8.3
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 2 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors2 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 Cursor. Alternatives to Cursor →

    PartialContinueAdds chat, edits and completions to VS Code or JetBrains instead of a separate editor.

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