Continue
Open-source AI code assistant
Category
AI Code Completion & Copilots
Platforms
vscode, jetbrains
Pricing
$0 — $0
Open Source
Yes
LLMs Used
Any — Claude, GPT, Llama, Ollama, etc.
IDE Support
VS Code, JetBrains IDEs
What is Continue?
Continue is the leading open-source AI code assistant. It works as a VS Code/JetBrains extension and lets you use any LLM (local or cloud) for code completion, chat, and editing. Fully customizable and extensible.
Who is it for? Any developer who wants faster, context-aware code suggestions inside their existing editor.
Key Features
Available on
Our Verdict
The best open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot. Perfect for developers who want full control over their AI assistant.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Fully open source
- + Use any LLM (local or cloud)
- + Highly customizable
- + Active community
- + Free forever
Cons
- - Requires LLM setup (BYOK)
- - Less polished than commercial tools
- - No built-in model (must provide your own)
Pricing
Free
$0
- Full features
- Any LLM
- VS Code & JetBrains
- Custom slash commands
Supported Languages & IDEs
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About Continue
Company Continue
Founded 2023
HQ San Francisco, CA
Repository
github.com/continuedev/continue — 20.0k stars
Status Active
Data updated 2025-03-12