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Kilo Code vs OpenCode

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Kilo CodeOpenCode
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceMITMIT
Stars28k212k
Latestv7.8.3v1.18.34
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 6 days between releases
Active contributors35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days52+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →

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

    Full replacementOpenCodeTerminal agent that works with Anthropic, OpenAI and Google models or a local one.

  • Both replace Cursor. Alternatives to Cursor →

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

    PartialOpenCodeA terminal agent rather than an editor, with any model provider.