Kite
by Kite
AI-powered code completion tool that provided intelligent code suggestions in multiple IDEs.
Reason for Shutdown
Failed to find a sustainable business model despite $17M in funding. Could not compete with GitHub Copilot.
🩺 Health Signals
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📅 Timeline
Founded
Founded as AI code completion startup.
Copilot launches
GitHub Copilot launched, eating into Kite's market.
Shutdown announced
Announced shutdown, open-sourced codebase.
Shut down
Officially ceased operations.
🔄 Alternatives to Kite
Codeium
🟢ActiveFree AI code completion tool supporting 70+ programming languages across multiple IDEs.
GitHub Copilot
🟢ActiveAI pair programmer that suggests code completions in your IDE, powered by OpenAI Codex.
Cursor AI
🟢ActiveAI-first code editor built on VS Code with deep AI integration for code generation and editing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Kite shut down?
Kite couldn't compete with GitHub Copilot and failed to find a sustainable business model.
Is Kite open source?
Yes, Kite open-sourced its code before shutting down.