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AI code completion IDE extension for VS Code and JetBrains
Overview
Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that integrates with your IDE. Supports multiple LLM providers and offers code completion, chat, and refactoring capabilities with local or cloud inference.
Pros
- Open-source and customizable
- Works offline with local models
- Multiple provider support
- Active community
✕ Cons
- Requires setup configuration
- Smaller ecosystem than GitHub Copilot
Key Features
Code completion
Chat interface
Code refactoring
Custom model support
Use Cases
Software developmentCode review assistanceLearning programming
Best For
Software EngineersOpen-Source ContributorsPrivacy-Focused DevelopersCustom AI Integration Teams
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Continue.dev cost?▾
Continue.dev is open-source and free to use. You can self-host it or connect it to free and paid LLM providers depending on your chosen model backend.
How easy is it to set up Continue.dev?▾
Setup is straightforward for VS Code and JetBrains users—install the extension and configure your preferred LLM provider. Customization requires some technical knowledge but the community provides documentation and examples.
What LLM providers and models does Continue.dev support?▾
Continue.dev supports multiple providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, local models via Ollama, and other custom endpoints. You can switch between providers and use open-source models offline.
What are the main limitations of Continue.dev?▾
Performance depends heavily on your chosen model and hardware—local models may be slower than cloud providers. Advanced refactoring features work best with capable models, and context window limitations apply based on your LLM.
What is the ideal use case for Continue.dev?▾
It's best for developers who want AI code completion with full customization and privacy control, especially those preferring open-source solutions or needing to run models entirely offline.
Pricing Plans
Starter
Custom
- Pay $3 per million tokens (input and output)
- Create and run AI agents
- Connect integrations like Slack, Sentry, and Snyk
- Buy credits for frontier models
TeamMost Popular
$20/monthly
- Centralized team management
- $10 in credits per seat per month
- Manage and share private agents across your team
- Control which agents your team can use
Company
Custom
- Custom SSO with SAML or OIDC
- Bring your own API keys (BYOK)
- Commitment, invoicing, and SLA
- Enterprise security and compliance
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