AI Coding Assistants

Continue

Open Source autopilot for VS Code and JetBrains connecting to any LLM.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 15, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Continue is an open-source extension that integrates large language models into your development workflow, enhancing productivity by providing intelligent code suggestions directly within popular IDEs like VS Code and JetBrains products.

Continue stands out as an open-source, locally-hosted extension that allows developers to leverage any LLM for code suggestions directly within their preferred IDEs.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working on complex projects who need quick and accurate code suggestions

  • Teams looking to integrate AI into their existing IDE workflows without cloud dependencies

  • Open-source enthusiasts who want a customizable solution for AI-assisted coding

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring real-time collaboration features that are not supported by local extensions

  • Developers preferring cloud-based solutions with managed services and support

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited integrations with non-Python languages and frameworks

    Primary focus on Python, limited support for other languages like JavaScript or Java

  2. 02

    Performance issues with large codebases

    Known to slow down significantly when processing large files or projects

What it does well

  • Integrates with any LLM for code suggestions

  • Available as an extension for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs

  • Open-source and customizable

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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