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Kilo Code vs Qwen Code

The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.

Kilo CodeQwen Code
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars28k28k
Latestv7.8.3sdk-typescript-v0.1.18
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days48+ 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 replacementQwen CodeTerminal agent that started from Gemini CLI, tuned for Qwen models and open to other providers.