I tried vibe coding for free to save $1,200 a year - and it was a total disaster

I really wanted to believe in this free AI coding tool could replace Claude Code. But it isn't ready for prime time unless you're willing to babysit.

Kilo CLI 1.0 brings open source vibe coding to your terminal with support for 500+ models

Conversely, Kilo CLI 1.0 utilizes the MIT-licensed OpenCode foundation to deliver a production-ready Terminal User Interface (TUI) that allows engineers to swap between 500+ models.