Why developers are switching from Augment Code to Kilo Code
Open source. Open platform. Open pricing. Choose your models. No vendor lock-in or vague credits.
Quick Comparison
Open Pricing
Free forever. Pay-as-you-go for AI at cost. Zero markup.
Augment Code charges $20-200/month whether you use it or not
Open Source
View the code. Extend it. Audit it. See exactly how it works.
Augment Code is proprietary closed-source software
Open Platform
VS Code, JetBrains, CLI, Cloud Agents, and App Builder. Use Kilo everywhere you code.
Augment Code has no Cloud Agents or App Builder support
Six reasons developers choose Kilo Code over Augment Code
Open source. Open pricing. Open platform. Complete freedom.
Open Source
View the code. Extend it. Audit it. See exactly how Kilo works. Augment Code is closed source.
Open Pricing
Free extension with pay-as-you-go AI at cost. No $20-200/month subscriptions required. No vague credit systems that changed twice in six months.
Open Platform
Use your favorite editor - VS Code, JetBrains, or CLI. Augment Code has no Cloud Agents or App Builder support.
Advanced Agent System
Multi-agent orchestration with Architect, Code, Debug, and Ask modes working together on complex projects.
Model Freedom
Choose from 500+ models via Kilo gateway or bring your own API keys. Run local models for complete privacy. Augment locks you into their model selection.
Privacy & Control
Kilo doesn't retain your data. Run local models for complete privacy. Full transparency.
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Complete Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you gain by switching to Kilo Code
Core Capabilities
AI Models
Editor & Platform
Teams and Enterprise Features
Advanced Features
Core Capabilities
| Feature | Kilo Code | Augment Code |
|---|---|---|
Autocomplete | ||
Multi-line suggestions | ||
Chat interface | ||
Code, Architect, Orchestrator, Debug modes | ||
Automatic context search |
AI Models
| Feature | Kilo Code | Augment Code |
|---|---|---|
Number of models | 500+ | Limited |
Model selection | Open | Limited |
Bring your own keys | ||
Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) |
Editor & Platform
| Feature | Kilo Code | Augment Code |
|---|---|---|
VS Code support | ||
JetBrains IDEs support | ||
CLI support | ||
Cloud Agents | ||
App Builder |
Teams and Enterprise Features
| Feature | Kilo Code | Augment Code |
|---|---|---|
Centralized billing | ||
Usage analytics | Expansive | Basic |
Role-based permissions | Limited | |
Data collection controls | Limited | |
Shared custom modes | ||
Model limiting |
Advanced Features
| Feature | Kilo Code | Augment Code |
|---|---|---|
MCP support | ||
Codebase indexing | ||
Deploy | ||
Memory bank | ||
Parallel agents | ||
Custom modes |
One tool. Five specialized agents. Augment Code 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 in under 5 minutes
No complicated setup. Use your current editor. No risk.
Install Kilo Code
Keep using your favorite editor - VS Code or JetBrains. Install Kilo in one click.
Choose Your Models
Pick from 500+ models or use your existing API keys. Start with our recommendations.
Start Building
Everything works instantly. Try the agent modes to see what you've been missing.
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