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Crush vs Kilo Code
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Crush | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 29k | 28k |
| Latest | v0.97.1 | v7.8.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 32+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →
Full replacementCrushTerminal agent from Charm that works with most model providers and reads language servers.
PartialKilo CodeThe agent runs in VS Code, JetBrains or the terminal, and works with any model provider.
Crush
- nightly2026-10-05---pre-release
- v0.97.12026-09-29Removed the glyph for Git branch display, as it won't display on when nerdfonts are not available.
- v0.97.02026-09-29This release introduces many new features that improve QoL by a ton! Brought to you by Charm and our favorite contribut…
- v0.96.12026-09-21Hey! ICYMI we released support for themes a few hours ago. Before they get too widely adopted, we’re making one small b…
- v0.96.02026-09-21This release is HUGE and we are so excited to share what our team and contributors have done!
Kilo Code
- v7.8.32026-10-01v7.8.3 (release)
- v7.8.22026-10-01v7.8.2 (pre-release)pre-release
- jetbrains/v7.1.9-rc.12026-09-28JetBrains 7.1.9-rc.1pre-release
- jetbrains/v7.1.82026-09-25JetBrains 7.1.8
- jetbrains/v7.1.8-rc.22026-09-25JetBrains 7.1.8-rc.2pre-release
Crush
✓ signed The latest release, v0.97.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Kilo Code
unsigned The latest release, v7.8.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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