Tabby vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | TA | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Self-hosted AI coding autocomplete. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 31K | 7.8K |
| License | Source Available | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Tabby features
- Self-hosted, even fully offline
- Context-aware code completion
- Repository and issue context
- Runs on consumer GPUs
- IDE extensions for VS Code and JetBrains
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