OpenCode vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | OP | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 19K | 7.8K |
| License | MIT | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
OpenCode features
- Rich terminal UI with LSP awareness
- Multi-session, shareable workflows
- Works with 75+ LLM providers
- Model-agnostic — bring your own keys
- Fast, keyboard-driven experience
Kilo Code features
- Orchestrator, architect, code, and debug modes
- Use any AI model you like
- Automatic error recovery
- Context-aware, project-wide assistance
- Open source VS Code extension