Why developers are switching from Replit to Kilo Code
The best of both worlds: professional IDE support (VS Code, JetBrains, CLI) plus browser-based Cloud Agents and App Builder. 500+ models, open source.
Quick Comparison
Best of Both Worlds
Local IDE (VS Code, JetBrains, CLI) + browser-based Cloud Agents & App Builder. Choose how you want to work.
Replit locks you into browser-only with no local development option
Open Models
500+ models. BYOK. Local models. Complete freedom to choose.
Replit uses proprietary models only - no choice, no BYOK
Open Source
Free, auditable, community-driven. See exactly how it works.
Replit is a proprietary closed platform with vendor lock-in
Six reasons developers choose Kilo Code over Replit
All-in-one platform. Complete freedom. Professional tools.
Your IDE, Your Way
Use VS Code, JetBrains, or CLI instead of a browser. Keep your existing workflow, extensions, and keybindings. Replit forces you into their browser IDE.
Cloud & Parallel Agents
Run AI agents in the cloud. Run multiple agents simultaneously to tackle multiple problems at once. Maximize productivity without tying up your machine.
Model Freedom
Choose from 500+ models via Kilo gateway or bring your own API keys. Run local models for complete privacy. Replit locks you into their proprietary models.
App Builder & Deploy
Visual app builder that generates production-ready code. Deploy directly from Kilo Code to any platform. Build and ship faster.
Pay-as-you-go
No subscriptions, no credit system, no markup on AI usage. Pay only for what you use. Replit's credit system can get expensive fast.
Open Source
Free, auditable, community-driven. See exactly how Kilo works. Contribute improvements. Replit is proprietary closed-source software.
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Complete Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you gain by switching to Kilo Code
Platform & IDE Support
AI & Model Flexibility
Development Features
Pricing & Cost
Workflow & Integration
Privacy & Control
Platform & IDE Support
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
VS Code support | ||
JetBrains support | ||
CLI support | ||
Browser-based coding | ||
Mobile app | ||
Offline/local development |
AI & Model Flexibility
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Model choice | 500+ | No choice |
BYOK support | ||
Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) | ||
Autonomous agent | ||
Specialized modes | Limited | |
Parallel agents |
Development Features
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Cloud Agents | ||
App Builder (Visual) | ||
Parallel Agents | ||
Deploy | ||
Code Review | ||
Managed Indexing | ||
Memory bank | ||
MCP support |
Pricing & Cost
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Free tier | Unlimited | Limited |
Subscription required | ||
Pay-as-you-go | At cost | Credits |
Transparent pricing | Partial |
Workflow & Integration
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Local file access | ||
Git integration | Native | Connector |
Built-in database | ||
Real-time collaboration | Via IDE | |
Custom modes |
Privacy & Control
| Feature | Kilo Code | Replit |
|---|---|---|
Open source | ||
Self-hostable | ||
Data stays local | ||
No vendor lock-in |
One tool. Five specialized agents. Replit can't match this.
Kilo Code provides a full team of AI agents working together to build your software.
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
Switch from Replit in under 10 minutes
No complicated setup. Use your existing editor. Keep your workflow.
Install Kilo Code
Install the Kilo Code extension in VS Code or JetBrains. One click, no configuration required.
Configure Your Models
Choose from 500+ hosted models or add your own API keys. Start with our recommendations.
Start Coding
Open your existing projects and start coding. Clone your Replit projects locally and continue.
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