Kilo Code
AI coding assistant VS Code extension that lets developers instantly switch between hundreds of AI models for different tasks
Free tier available; pay-as-you-go for model usage
Overview
Kilo Code is a VS Code extension that brings multi-model flexibility to AI-assisted coding. Rather than locking you into one AI provider, it gives access to hundreds of models — GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, DeepSeek, and dozens of others — and lets you switch between them per task. It combines the flexibility of a model router with a practical coding assistant experience.
Key Features
- Access to hundreds of AI models from a single VS Code interface
- Instant model switching based on task type — fast models for completions, powerful ones for complex changes
- Inline code completions and chat sidebar with full file context
- Autonomous agent mode for multi-file editing and terminal command execution
- Custom model routing rules to optimize for cost vs. quality
- Transparent cost tracking per session and per model
Pricing: Free VS Code extension; pay your own model provider directly (no markup).
Pros
- Access to hundreds of AI models from a single VS Code extension
- Switch models per task to optimise quality vs cost
- Supports all major providers — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
- Pay only for model usage with no mandatory subscription
Cons
- Managing credentials for multiple providers adds complexity
- Less opinionated UX than dedicated tools like Cursor
- Quality depends entirely on which model you choose
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