| OLKIL | GitHub Copilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Complete AI-native IDE | AI assistant for existing editors |
| Cost to start | Free download (v1.3.6) | See vendor pricing page |
| Setup | Install one desktop app | Install extension in your editor |
| Scope of help | Editor + project workflow | Completions and chat inside your editor |
| Best for | Developers wanting an AI-first IDE | Developers happy with their current editor |
Assistant or IDE — which do you actually need?
If your editor setup is dialled in and you only want better completions, an assistant extension is the lighter choice. If you want the whole environment built around AI-assisted work — navigation, edit review, and project context together — an AI IDE fits better.
What OLKIL adds
- AI that reasons across your project, not only the current file
- One install, no extension stack to maintain
- Free Windows download so you can compare honestly
You can use both
Plenty of developers keep an assistant in their main editor and use a separate AI IDE for heavier refactors. Installing OLKIL costs nothing, so it is easy to test that split for yourself.
Start with OLKIL
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