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Kilo Code vs Windsurf

A like-for-like, spec-level comparison. Both entries are verified against their docs and repo.

Kilo Code

Open-source coding agent consolidating Cline and Roo.

  • + Unifies the Cline/Roo feature sets
  • + Fully open source
  • − New project, still proving stability
  • − VS Code only

Windsurf

Codeium's AI-native IDE (Cascade agent).

  • + Strong agentic flow in-editor
  • + Generous free tier from Codeium
  • − Closed source
  • − Competes directly with Cursor on a narrow wedge
Spec Kilo Code Windsurf
Category coding-agent coding-agent
License Apache-2.0 Proprietary
Open source Yes No
Self-hostable Yes No
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing free freemium
Starting price BYOK usage cost $15/mo
Models claude, gpt, gemini, byok claude, gpt, gemini, custom
Languages typescript multi
GitHub stars 24.5k —
Last activity 2026-06-25 —