Why developers are leaving GitHub Copilot for Kilo Code
Do more with Kilo Code. Enable agents that architect, code, debug, and deploy complete features.
Quick Comparison
| Kilo Code | GitHub Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0/month + Pay for AI Usage at Cost | $10-39/month + Pay for overages with downgrades |
| AI Models | 400+ | <15 |
| Best for | Teams & individuals who want full control | GitHub ecosystem users |
| Open Source |
One tool. Five specialized agents. Copilot can't do this.
Kilo Code allows you to orchestrate agents that work together to build complete features from architecture to deployment.
Agentic Engineering
Glide through your workflow with a mode for every step
Ask mode
A knowledgeable technical assistant focused on answering questions without changing your codebase
Open Pricing
Free forever. Pay-as-you-go for AI at cost. Zero markup.
Copilot charges $10-39/month whether you use it or not
Open Source
View the code. Extend it. Audit it. See exactly how it works.
Copilot is proprietary closed-source software
Open Model Choice
Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Llama, and more. Switch anytime.
Copilot locks you to fewer than 15 models
Parallel CLI Agents. Copilot doesn't do this.
Run multiple AI agents simultaneously to tackle different problems at once.
Start multiple tasks in parallel, each with its own specialized agent. Work on frontend and backend simultaneously. Fix multiple bugs at once. Dramatically speed up complex projects while Copilot users wait for single-threaded responses.
Open Model Choice. Copilot locks you in.
Choose from 400+ AI models for any task. Switch anytime.
Use Claude 4.5 Sonnet for generating project architectures, Grok Code Fast for debugging, or local models for privacy. Bring your own keys for full control. Copilot restricts you to a limited model provider with no flexibility.
Why developers choose Kilo Code over Copilot
Kilo Code workflows don't change when models do.
Multi-Agent Orchestration
Orchestrator mode breaks down complex projects into subtasks managed by specialized agents. Copilot only has one speed.
Parallel Agents in CLI
Run multiple AI agents simultaneously to tackle different problems at once. Dramatically speed up complex projects.
Open Model Choice
Choose from 400+ AI models for any task. Copilot locks you to fewer than 15 models.
Autonomous Workflows
Agents execute multi-step tasks independently with automatic error recovery. No constant hand-holding required.
Open Source
View the code. Extend the agents. Audit everything. Copilot is a proprietary black box.
Open Pricing
Pay-as-you-go at cost. No forced subscriptions. No markup on AI usage.
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Complete Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you gain by switching to Kilo Code
Core Capabilities
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Basic code completion | ||
Multi-line suggestions | ||
Chat interface | ||
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Orchestrator mode | ||
Architect mode | ||
Debug mode | ||
Automatic context search | ||
Code review | Basic | Advanced |
AI Models
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Number of models | <15 | 400+ |
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Bring your own keys | Limited | Open |
Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) |
Teams and Enterprise Features
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Centralized billing | ||
Usage analytics | Limited | Expansive |
Role-based permissions | Limited | |
Data collection controls | Limited | |
Shared custom modes | ||
Model limiting |
Pricing
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Extension/IDE plugin | Included | Free & Open |
Monthly subscription (individual) | $10 | $0 |
Monthly subscription (business/teams) | $19 | $15 |
AI usage fee | Included (limited) | Open (at cost) |
Markup on AI costs | Unknown | 0% |
Advanced Features
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
MCP support | ||
Codebase indexing | ||
Memory bank | ||
Parallel agents in CLI | ||
Custom modes | ||
Automatic error recovery | ||
Deployment | ||
Auto cleanups |
Privacy & Security
| Feature | GitHub Copilot | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
SSO/SAML | Enterprise | Enterprise |
Code used for training | Yes (public) | Never |
Data sharing with providers | Yes | Open choice |
Local model support |
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No complicated setup. No vendor lock-in. No risk.
Install Kilo Code
Install from VS Code/JetBrains marketplace or via our CLI in one click
Choose Your Models
Pick from 400+ models or use your existing API keys. Start with our recommendations.
Start Building
Everything works instantly. Try the agent modes whenever you're ready.
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