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Continue.dev
Continue · Code
Free

Open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains — bring your own model, fully customizable

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Cursor
Anysphere · Code
Freemium

AI-first code editor with codebase context, refactors, and multi-file changes

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Criteria
Continue.dev
Cursor
Category
Code
Code
Subcategory
IDE Assistants
IDE Assistants
Pricing
Free to use
Free tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Best for
development workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
development workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Rating
4.4/5 from 8,100 reviews
4.8/5 from 7,200 reviews
Company
Continue
Anysphere

Continue.dev capabilities

  • ✦Bring-your-own-model architecture
  • ✦VS Code and JetBrains support
  • ✦Inline edit and autocomplete
  • ✦Codebase context chat

Limitations to know

  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.

Cursor capabilities

  • ✦Codebase-aware chat
  • ✦Multi-file edits
  • ✦Inline code completion
  • ✦Refactoring and bug fixing

Limitations to know

  • •Free plans usually come with tighter limits before serious usage needs an upgrade.
  • •Generated code still needs developer review for architecture, bugs, and edge cases.