What is Continue?

Continue is an open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that lets you plug in any model — commercial or local — and customise it heavily. Its appeal is control and flexibility: no lock-in, run private models, tailor it to your workflow. It's free and self-hosted. Best for developers who want an open, configurable alternative to closed tools like Copilot.

Continue sits in the Coding category and is rated 4.1/5.0 by our community — one of the most reviewed tools in its space. It offers a free tier so you can try before you buy.

Best for:

Code completion
Bug fixing
Learning new languages

Not ideal for:

Production deployment without code review
Highly regulated industries without audit

Pricing Plans

Plan	Price	What's Included
Free	$0	Basic access with usage limits
ProMost Popular	Free	Full access, higher limits and priority support

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

✓ Dramatically speeds up development
✓ Reduces common bugs
✓ Learns your code style

✕ Cons

✕ All generated code must be reviewed
✕ Limited free usage on most plans

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of Use

7/10

Value for Money

7/10

Features

8/10

Support

6/10

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