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Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that plugs into VS Code and JetBrains, letting teams bring their own models for autocomplete and chat.

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Pricing & details

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Model

Free

Starting at

Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Not listed

Open source

Yes

Platforms

vscode · jetbrains

Capabilities

Key features

What stands out when you evaluate Continue.

  • VS Code + JetBrains
  • Bring your own model
  • Autocomplete
  • Chat
  • Custom configs

Quick take

Best for

When Continue tends to make the shortlist.

  • VS Code + JetBrains
  • Bring your own model
  • Autocomplete
  • Chat
  • Free pricing with a free tier listed

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Overview

About Continue

Open-source AI coding assistant

Updated 2026-07-27

Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that plugs into VS Code and JetBrains, letting teams bring their own models for autocomplete and chat.

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Pros & cons

Signals from our listing for Continue.

Pros

  • Listed as free to use
  • Open source
  • VS Code + JetBrains
  • Bring your own model
  • Autocomplete

Cons

  • No public API listed

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