Continue

Key facts: Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains: chat with your codebase, edit code inline, autocomplete as you type, and connect to models from many providers or your own local models. Its openness and editor support make it a popular alternative to closed coding assistants.

Plans: Continue is free and open source; you bring your own model API keys or local models, paying only your provider’s rates. A hosted hub offers additional features for teams.

Best for: developers who want a coding assistant they can customise and run with their own models. Watch out: setup takes more effort than a one-click assistant, and model quality depends entirely on the model you connect. Who should skip it: developers who want a one-click assistant with no setup and a built-in model included.

Pros

• Free and open source, with no subscription for the assistant itself
• Works in VS Code and JetBrains, with chat, inline edits and autocomplete
• Connects to models from many providers, or to your own local models
• Customisable in ways closed coding assistants are not

Watch out for

• Setup takes more effort than a one-click assistant
• Model quality depends entirely on the model you connect

Pricing

Continue is free and open source; you bring your own model API keys or local models, paying only your provider's rates. A hosted hub offers additional features for teams.

FAQs

Which editors does Continue support? VS Code and JetBrains.

Can I use my own models with Continue? Yes, you can connect models from many providers or run your own local models.

Is Continue free? Yes, it is free and open source; you pay only your model provider's rates.