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An open-source AI coding assistant that plugs into VS Code and JetBrains to autocomplete, refactor, and explain code with any model.
Continue is an open-source AI coding assistant that plugs into VS Code and JetBrains. It offers autocomplete, chat, refactoring, and code explanation, and it works with almost any model: commercial APIs such as Claude and GPT, or local models running on your own machine through Ollama. Your code and your model choice stay in your hands.
Key Features
- Autocomplete, chat, and refactoring in VS Code and JetBrains
- Works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local models
- Custom rules and commands for your team's style
- Codebase indexing for context-aware answers
- Agent mode for multi-step coding tasks
- Open source with a large community
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free and open source; connect any model API or a free local model. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: developers who want a free, open-source AI assistant inside VS Code or JetBrains with their choice of model.
Popular with: Developers, Students
Popular with: Developers, Students
How it works
The extension adds a chat panel beside your code where you can ask questions, request edits, and highlight code for explanation. It also supports custom commands and rules, so you can teach it how your team writes code. Because it is open source, the community keeps adding integrations and improvements.
Continue itself is free. You pay only for the model you connect, and local models cost nothing at all. It is a good fit for developers who care about privacy, cost, or model freedom, and for teams that want an assistant they can shape to their own workflow.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free and open source with no lock-in
- Use any model, including free local ones
- Good privacy: code stays under your control
- Custom rules adapt it to your codebase
✗ Cons
- You bring your own model API key and pay its costs
- Setup takes longer than a one-click commercial tool
- Agent features are newer and less polished than rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Continue free?
Yes — Continue has a free plan. Free open source; you pay your own model API costs
What is Continue best for?
developers who want a free, open-source AI assistant inside VS Code or JetBrains with their choice of model.
What kind of tool is Continue?
Continue is a Coding Assistants tool on VerlumoAI.
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