Yes. The VS Code and JetBrains extensions and the CLI are free and open source. Bring your own API keys at zero markup, or use Kilo's pay-as-you-go gateway with free models.

How does Kilo handle code privacy?

Kilo doesn't collect telemetry by default and never trains on your code. Use local models to keep code on your machine, and teams get enterprise privacy controls with SOC 2 Type II certification.

What IDEs does Kilo support?

VS Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, and more), and the CLI. You can also use Cloud Agents and App Builder from the browser.

How do Cloud Agents work?

Cloud Agents run Kilo in isolated cloud containers connected to your repo, so long-running tasks keep going even when you close your laptop. You can check progress and resume in your IDE or CLI with the same context.

Why switch from Cursor to Kilo Code?

Kilo is open source, supports 500+ models with bring-your-own API keys, and runs in standard VS Code and JetBrains without a fork. You get stronger privacy options (local models, no training on your code) and pay-as-you-go pricing instead of a fixed subscription.

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