AI-Powered PHP Development in PhpStorm
Open source AI coding for PHP developers. 400+ models. Pay-as-you-go pricing. Advanced agent modes for Laravel, Symfony, and WordPress.
Quick Comparison
| Kilo Code | JetBrains AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0/month + Pay for AI Usage at Cost | $100-720/year + Limited bundled usage |
| AI Models | 400+ | ~5 |
| Agent Modes | Orchestrator, Architect, Code, Debug, Ask | Code / Ask only |
| Open Source |
One tool. Five specialized agents. Built for PHP developers.
Orchestrate agents that work together to architect, code, debug, and deploy your PHP applications.
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.
JetBrains AI charges $8.90-14.90/month whether you use it or not
Open Source
View the code. Extend it. Audit it. Essential for client trust.
JetBrains AI Assistant is proprietary closed-source software
Open Model Choice
Claude, GPT-5.2, Gemini, Llama, and 400+ more. Switch anytime.
JetBrains AI limits you to ~5 models
Why PHP developers choose Kilo Code
Full-stack AI assistance for modern PHP development.
Full-Stack Ready
AI for PHP, JavaScript, Vue, React, CSS, and HTML. PhpStorm includes WebStorm, and Kilo covers it all.
Multi-Agent Orchestration
Break down complex refactoring into subtasks. Perfect for upgrading Laravel or Symfony versions.
Open Model Choice
Choose from 400+ AI models. Use Claude for architecture, GPT-5.2 for code generation.
Database Aware
Understands Eloquent, Doctrine, and raw SQL. AI assistance for migrations and query optimization.
Open Source
Audit the code. Essential for agencies and freelancers with security-conscious clients.
Client Privacy
Run local models for sensitive client projects. Your code never leaves your machine.
Trusted by developers at the world's most innovative companies
Complete Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you gain by switching to Kilo Code for PhpStorm
PHP Development
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
PHP code completion | ||
Laravel support | ||
Symfony support | ||
WordPress development | ||
Composer integration | ||
Full-stack assistance |
Core AI Capabilities
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Orchestrator mode | ||
Architect mode | ||
Debug mode | ||
Automatic context search | Limited | |
Code review | Basic | Advanced |
AI Models
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Number of models | ~5 | 400+ |
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Bring your own keys | Limited | Open |
Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) | Limited |
Teams and Enterprise Features
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Centralized billing | ||
Usage analytics | Basic | Expansive |
Role-based permissions | Limited | |
Data collection controls | Limited | |
Shared custom modes | ||
Model limiting |
Pricing
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
IDE plugin | Bundled | Free & Open |
Monthly subscription (individual) | $8.90-14.90 | $0 |
Monthly subscription (business/teams) | Varies | $15 |
AI usage fee | Bundled (limited) | Open (at cost) |
Markup on AI costs | Unknown | 0% |
Advanced Features
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
MCP support | ||
Codebase indexing | ||
Memory bank | ||
Parallel agents in CLI | ||
Custom modes | ||
Automatic error recovery | ||
Deployment |
Privacy & Security
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
SSO/SAML | Enterprise | Enterprise |
Code used for training | Optional | Never |
Data sharing with providers | Yes | Open choice |
Local model support | Limited | |
Open source |
Switch in under 5 minutes
No complicated setup. No vendor lock-in. No risk.
Install Kilo Code Plugin
Install from the JetBrains Marketplace. Works with PhpStorm 2023.1 and later.
Choose Your Models
Pick from 400+ models or use your existing API keys. Start with Claude for PHP development.
Start Building
Everything works instantly. Try Architect mode for your next Laravel project.
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