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Continue · Code
Free

Open source AI coding assistant for editor-based chat, edits, and developer workflows

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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
Continue DevCode
CursorCode
Subcategory
Continue DevIDE Assistants
CursorIDE Assistants
Pricing
Continue DevFree to use
CursorFree tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Best for
Continue Devdevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Cursordevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Rating
Continue Dev4.5/5 from 260 reviews
Cursor4.8/5 from 7,200 reviews
Company
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CursorAnysphere

Continue Dev capabilities

  • ✦Open source coding assistant
  • ✦IDE chat and edits
  • ✦Flexible model support
  • ✦Useful for daily development

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.