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Kilo Code vs ZCode
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
AI-powered coding assistant for VS Code
Plan, code, review, and deploy without friction.
Primary task
Coding
Coding
Pricing
Free Trial · Trial; then from $15/mo
Freemium · Free + from $18/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $15/mo
Free + from $18/mo
Billing cycle
Monthly
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, CLI
Web
Integrations
Discord, VS Code, GitHub, MCP
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Source rating
4.7 / 5 · 22 ratings
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Open source
- Generates code
- Tasks automation
- Practical suggestions
- VS Code integration
- Optimized for GLM-5.2
- Streamlines workflow
- Aids task creation
- Efficient multi-agent collaboration
- Game development capabilities
Listed limitations
- Only for Visual Studio
- Requires Claude 3.7 Tokens
- Iterative development process
- Legacy derivative of Roo Code
- Reliant on user feedback
- Optimized only for GLM-5.2
- Fails to support non-web design
- Relatively complex user interface
- Limited tool integration
- Requires multiple packages