Plandex vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | PL | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A terminal AI agent for large, real-world projects. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 13K | 7.8K |
| License | MIT | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Plandex features
- Massive context window for big codebases
- Diff-review sandbox before applying changes
- Smart context management to control cost
- Version-controlled, reversible changes
- Self-hostable server
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