Void vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | VO | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | An open-source, privacy-first AI code editor. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 22K | 7.8K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, Cursor | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Void features
- Familiar VS Code-based editing experience
- Agentic, multi-file AI edits
- Bring your own model or run locally
- Keeps your code and data private
- Import your existing VS Code setup
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