# Kilo: Free Open Source Alternative to Amp, Antigravity, Claude Code

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/kilocode
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Kilo (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Amp, Antigravity, Claude Code, Codegen. Open source AI coding agent with 500+ models, bring-your-own-key support, and specialized modes for writing, debugging, and planning code across IDEs and CLI.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Kilo
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://kilo.ai/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/kilo-org/kilocode
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 27.9k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/kilo-org/kilocode or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (9)
Replacing these paid tools with Kilo saves up to $145/mo ($1,740/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Amp](https://caniforkit.com/amp) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Amp vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amp-vs-kilocode) |
| [Antigravity](https://caniforkit.com/antigravity) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Antigravity vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/antigravity-vs-kilocode) |
| [Claude Code](https://caniforkit.com/claude-code) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Claude Code vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/claude-code-vs-kilocode) |
| [Codegen](https://caniforkit.com/codegen) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Codegen vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codegen-vs-kilocode) |
| [CodeGPT](https://caniforkit.com/codegpt) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare CodeGPT vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codegpt-vs-kilocode) |
| [Codex](https://caniforkit.com/codex) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Codex vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/codex-vs-kilocode) |
| [Kiro](https://caniforkit.com/kiro) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Kiro vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kiro-vs-kilocode) |
| [Qoder](https://caniforkit.com/qoder) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Qoder vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/qoder-vs-kilocode) |
| [Tabnine](https://caniforkit.com/tabnine) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Tabnine vs Kilo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/tabnine-vs-kilocode) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Kilo free and open source?
Kilo is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open source AI coding agent with 500+ models, bring-your-own-key support, and specialized modes for writing, debugging, and planning code across IDEs and CLI.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Kilo?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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