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Kilo Code vs Zed

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

Kilo CodeZed
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceMITOther
Stars28k91k
Latestv7.8.3v1.22.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors35+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days184+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Cursor. Alternatives to Cursor →

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

    PartialZedAn editor with its own agent and edit predictions, with the model of your choice.