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Kilo Code vs OpenHands
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| Fact | Kilo Code | OpenHands |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 28k | 90k |
| Latest | v7.8.3 | v1.25.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 79+ 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 →
PartialKilo CodeThe agent runs in VS Code, JetBrains or the terminal, and works with any model provider.
Full replacementOpenHandsAgent that works inside a sandboxed container, driven from a web UI, a CLI or CI.
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
OpenHands
- v1.25.02026-10-06feat: outline the back navigation control on settings sub-pages
- v1.24.02026-09-25feat: toggle all workspace folders from the Conversations header
- v1.23.02026-09-23feat(desktop): universal macOS DMG with per-arch bundled runtimes
- v1.22.02026-09-22feat: test remote MCP servers on cloud backends via the app server
- v1.21.02026-09-22feat: request Docker execution workspaces from Docker servers
Kilo Code
unsigned The latest release, v7.8.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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OpenHands
✓ signed The latest release, v1.25.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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