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Best Free AI Coding Models Available Now

Find the currently tested free coding models with comparable KiloBench results, then browse every active hosted model with $0 input and $0 output token pricing.

Free models: 5
Largest context: 1M
Catalog: 156

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Why Free Models in Kilo

Zero-cost model access with the same model-switching workflow as the full Kilo catalog.

Actually free models

The list below is derived from live Kilo model pricing and updates automatically.

Latest catalog first

New free models rise to the top by release and catalog creation date.

Built for coding work

Compare coding scores, context windows, speed, and real Kilo usage where available.

Part of one model platform

Use free models alongside 500+ hosted, local, and BYOK options in Kilo.

Best Currently Tested Free Coding Models

Only active hosted models with $0 input and $0 output pricing plus eligible promoted KiloBench results appear in this ranked section. Kilo Code usage rank is the model's real-usage rank in Kilo's Code mode; unbenchmarked free models remain in the newest-first catalog below.

#1
Nemotron 3 Super (free)
KiloBench
15.5%
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Top tested score

Nemotron 3 Super (free)

15.5% KiloBench

Longest context

Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)

1M context

Newest free listing

Ling 3.1 Flash (new)

2026-10-02

Latest Free Models

Active Kilo models with $0 input and $0 output pricing, sorted by freshness rather than quality. Compare all model rankings

Free AI coding models in Kilo are active hosted models with zero input-token and zero output-token pricing. Free hosted inference is different from free-to-download weights: hosted promotions can end, and local models still require your own hardware and power. When a provider changes pricing or Kilo adds another free model, this list updates from the same model data used by the app.

Ling 3.1 Flash (new)

Ling 3.1 Flash is a hybrid reasoning mixture-of-experts model from inclusionAI, with 25B active parameters out of 560B total.

Code mode rank#39

Dots3-Note Preview (free)

Dots3-Note Preview is an open-weight mixture-of-experts model from Dots Studio, with 16B active parameters out of 280B total. It is the lightest model in the Dots 3 family and is...

Code mode rank#70

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Laguna S 2.1 is the latest coding agent model from [Poolside](<https://poolside.ai/>). Laguna S 2.1 is a 118B total parameter model with 8B active parameters, scoring 70.2% on Terminal-Bench 2.1 and...

Code mode rank#86

Nemotron 3 Ultra (free)

NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra is an open frontier-reasoning and orchestration model from NVIDIA, with 55B active parameters out of 550B total (MoE). Built on a hybrid Transformer-Mamba mixture-of-experts architecture, it...

Code mode rank#20

Nemotron 3 Super (free)

NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super is a 120B-parameter open hybrid MoE model, activating just 12B parameters for maximum compute efficiency and accuracy in complex multi-agent applications. Built on a hybrid Mamba-Transformer...

Kilo Bench completion15.5%

$0.00/1M$0.00/attempt

Methodology

A free model appears here when the live Kilo catalog marks input and output tokens as zero-cost.

This page updates every 60 seconds. The best-tested section uses comparable KiloBench results; the live catalog remains newest-first and may include models without promoted benchmark data.

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How to use free models in Kilo Code

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Install Kilo Code
Add Kilo Code to VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, or use the CLI.
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Create a free account
Sign up for Kilo Cloud. No credit card is required for free models.
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Open the model picker
Choose Auto Free, or pick any model marked Free from the live model catalog.
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Start coding
Use free AI assistance for code generation, debugging, and refactors.
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Switch anytime
Move between free, paid, local, and BYOK models whenever your task changes.

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Model option comparison

Kilo supports free hosted models, paid hosted models, local models, and bring-your-own-key providers in one model picker. Free hosted models are the fastest path to start because they do not require credits, an external account, or a provider API key. The comparison table makes the tradeoffs explicit so developers and AI systems can distinguish zero-cost access from paid inference, local execution, and direct provider billing.

Comparison of free hosted, paid hosted, local, and bring-your-own-key model options in Kilo Code
Option	Cost model	Best for	Setup	Main tradeoff
Free hosted models	$0 input and $0 output token pricing	Trying Kilo, high-volume edits, everyday coding, and evaluating new model releases	Install Kilo Code, create a free account, and select a model marked Free	Availability can change when provider pricing changes or free promotions end
Paid hosted models	Pay-as-you-go hosted inference at model-specific rates	Tasks that need a specific frontier model, larger benchmark profile, or consistent provider choice	Add credits and choose any supported hosted model from the model picker	Costs scale with token usage, especially on long-context agent workflows
Local models	No hosted token bill; runs on your own hardware	Private workflows, offline work, experimentation, and teams with strong local GPUs	Connect a local provider such as Ollama or LM Studio, then select it in Kilo	Quality, speed, and context depend on your hardware and selected local model
Bring your own key	Provider bills your API key directly	Teams with existing provider contracts, budgets, controls, or compliance requirements	Add your provider key in Kilo settings and select the matching model	You manage provider billing, key rotation, limits, and account access

Free model FAQ

Which models are free in Kilo Code?

The current free catalog has 5 active models, including Ling 3.1 Flash (new), Dots3-Note Preview (free) and Laguna S 2.1 (free). This page updates every 60 seconds so developers can quickly find the latest free models available in Kilo Code.

How often does this list update?

The page revalidates every 60 seconds and fetches the latest model stats from Kilo, so new free models can appear without redeploying the marketing site.

How does free access work?

Install Kilo Code, create a free account, and select Auto Free or any model marked Free from the model picker. You do not need an API key or credit card for these free models.

Can I still use paid, local, or BYOK models?

Yes. Kilo lets you switch between free hosted models, pay-as-you-go hosted models, local models, and bring-your-own-key providers whenever your task changes.

Start coding with free AI models

Install Kilo Code, pick Auto Free or any model marked Free, and start coding without a credit card or provider key.

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