Baidu Coding Models on Kilo Code
ERNIE ecosystem lab with coding-assistant focused releases. Baidu’s coding models on Kilo Code include free. Use them across VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, and the Kilo CLI — with pay-as-you-go pricing and no markup over the underlying provider rates.
Every Baidu Coding Model in Kilo Code, Ranked
Sorted by coding-index where published. Click any model for the full review with benchmarks, real-world Kilo usage, and provider-specific pricing.
About Baidu
Baidu’s model work is rooted in the ERNIE ecosystem and large-scale search, cloud, and developer tooling. The CoBuddy-style coding releases are aimed at practical programming assistance, making Baidu recognizable for pairing foundation-model research with IDE and assistant-product workflows.
Baidu Pricing on Kilo Code
Pay-as-you-go, no markup over the underlying provider rates. Cheapest first.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Coding index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| baidu/cobuddy:free | — | — | — | — |
How to Use Baidu Models in Kilo Code
Two ways: hosted in Kilo with no setup, or through your own provider keys.
Use Hosted in Kilo
The fastest path: install Kilo Code, sign in, pick baidu from the model picker. No API keys, no markup. Works in VS Code, JetBrains, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, and the Kilo CLI.
See live model leaderboard →Bring Your Own Keys
Already have an account with Baidu, OpenRouter, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, Together AI, or another compatible provider? Plug your key into Kilo Code and keep your existing billing relationship.
BYOK setup guide →Compare Baidu with Other Labs
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Why Choose Baidu Models for Coding?
Frontier capability
Baidu’s flagship is among the strongest coding models on the Kilo Code leaderboard, ranked by Code, Plan, Ask, Debug, and Review usage.
Works everywhere Kilo works
VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, RubyMine, Android Studio), and the Kilo CLI / terminal.
No vendor lock-in
Switch between Baidu and 500+ other models with one click. Pay only for what you use, at the underlying provider rate.
Baidu Coding Models: FAQ
What is the best Baidu model for coding?+
Use the listed Baidu CoBuddy model for lightweight coding assistance and free hosted experimentation in Kilo Code.
Can I use Baidu models in Kilo Code?+
Baidu models work across Kilo-supported IDEs and the Kilo CLI.
How much do Baidu models cost on Kilo Code?+
Baidu model pricing and free availability are shown directly in Kilo Code with no markup.
Are Baidu models open source?+
The Baidu models currently surfaced in Kilo Code are hosted options rather than local open-weight downloads.
What is the difference between Baidu's flagship coding models?+
CoBuddy-style releases are focused on programming-assistant use cases rather than broad frontier-model competition.
Which IDEs and editors support Baidu models through Kilo?+
Baidu models work across Kilo-supported IDEs and the Kilo CLI.
Use Baidu Coding Models in Kilo Today
Install Kilo Code and get instant access to baidu/cobuddy:free and 0 other Baidu models, plus 500+ frontier and open-source options. Free to start, no credit card required.