Gemini CLI vs Kilo Code
Side-by-side default footprint for the latest captured versions of both agents: request tokens, tool definitions, bundled skills, and sub-agent declarations.
Benchmark data last updated June 24, 2026 UTC
Token footprint summary
1.13× spread
Kilo Code loads 1,128 more default tokens than Gemini CLI.
Default tokens
o200k_base · latest request
8,465
9,593
-1,128
1.13×
Tools
8
13
-5
1.63×
Skills
2
1
+1
2.00×
Sub-agents
3
2
+1
1.50×
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.
Token footprint summary
1.07× spread
Kilo Code loads 991 more default tokens than Gemini CLI.
Default tokens
claude-opus-4-8 · total-only
13,789
14,780
-991
1.07×
Tools
8
13
-5
1.63×
Skills
2
1
+1
2.00×
Sub-agents
3
2
+1
1.50×
Comparisons use each agent's latest captured hibench run. See methodology for capture details.