Roo Code vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | RC | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Agentic AI coding inside VS Code. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 16.5K | 7.8K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Roo Code features
- Multi-file, project-wide editing
- Custom modes for code, architecture, and debugging
- Use any model provider
- Agentic task automation
- Open source with an active community
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