VSCode + RooCode + Gemini CLI: STOP PAYING for CURSOR with this OPENSOURCE & LOCAL Alternative
In this video, I'll be telling you about how you can break free from Cursor and get a fully free Alternative to Cursor that combines RooCode, KiloCode and VS Code + Gemini Code Assist & CLI.
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Key Takeaways:
🚫 Cursor is no longer unlimited and has introduced a $200 plan, making the $20 plan nearly unusable.
💡 RooCode and KiloCode are open-source AI coding tools that let you use your own API keys and offer more flexibility.
🔑 KiloCode gives you $20 in free credits and doesn’t charge extra margins on recharges.
⚡ Zed and VS Code are top editor choices, with VS Code offering more plugin support and customization.
🤖 Gemini Code Assist by Google provides free daily chat completions and agent mode for autocomplete and inline assistance.
🛠️ RooCode supports multiple providers like Requesty and OpenRouter, letting you choose from models like Claude 4, O3, and Gemini 2.5 Pro.
💸 You can set up a powerful AI coding workflow for free or at a much lower cost than Cursor, with full control over your tools and models.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Why Cursor is No Longer Worth It
01:38 - Best Editor Alternatives: Zed & VS Code
02:23 - NinjaChat (Sponsor)
03:13 - Setting Up RooCode & KiloCode
06:08 - Free Autocomplete with Gemini Code Assist
07:48 - Outro
