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Kody

Automates code reviews with AI, saving time and improving quality.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since October 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $10 /mo per dev + tokens per dev Includes up to 35 PR reviews during the free trial. Tokens cost extra and vary by provider.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web, API, VS Code
Best for Development teams looking to automate code reviews.
Not for Teams needing human review

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Kody automates code reviews using AI, ideal for speeding up the review process. Teams that want a free plan or self-hosted solution will find it suitable. It might not be as cost-effective if you need advanced features and priority support.

✓What it does well

Automates ReviewsLearns from your context to provide precise code reviews.
Self-HostedRuns on your own infrastructure with no sales call needed.
Zero MarkupNo additional costs for AI model tokens, you pay directly to providers.

✕Where it falls short

Limited CustomizationOnly supports rules from specific codebases like Cursor and Copilot.
No Human ReviewDoes not replace human review, only provides automated checks.
High Cost for Advanced FeaturesReaches higher costs with added features like dedicated support and SSO.

Key features

Open SourceRuns on open-source code, allowing customization.
Model-AgnosticWorks with various AI models including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini.
Supports Jira, Linear, NotionPulls requirements from project management tools to validate PRs.
Dedicated SupportAvailable for paid plans with higher costs.

Questions about Kody

What does Kody do?

Kody automates code reviews with AI to speed up the review process and improve quality. It learns from a team's context to give precise reviews, and it pulls requirements from Jira, Linear and Notion to validate pull requests. Toolio scores it 4.0 out of 5.

Is Kody free?

Kody has a free BYOK Community plan at $0 with a self-hosted option, unlimited PR reviews using the team's own API key and up to 10 Kody Rules. The Teams plan costs $10 per mo per dev plus tokens per dev, and Enterprise pricing is by contact. The free trial includes up to 35 PR reviews.

Can Kody be self-hosted?

Yes. Kody runs on a team's own infrastructure with no sales call needed, and the reviewer lists self-hosting among its strengths. It runs on open-source code, which allows customization, and Toolio lists it on the web, through an API and in VS Code.

Does Kody replace human code review?

No. The reviewer notes that Kody does not replace human review and only provides automated checks, and Toolio lists it as not for teams needing human review. Its custom rules support is limited to rules from tools like Cursor and Copilot, and dedicated support and SSO push costs higher.

Which AI models does Kody work with?

Kody is model-agnostic and works with AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Gemini. It adds zero markup on model tokens, so teams pay the providers directly. Token costs come on top of the plan price and vary by provider.

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