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Continue
Continue · Code
Free

Open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains with customizable model backends

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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
Cursor
Category
ContinueCode
CursorCode
Subcategory
ContinueIDE Assistants
CursorIDE Assistants
Pricing
ContinueFree to use
CursorFree tier available, with paid upgrades for heavier usage
Best for
Continuedevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Cursordevelopment workflows, coding speed, and technical problem solving
Rating
Continue4.5/5 from 970 reviews
Cursor4.8/5 from 7,200 reviews
Company
ContinueContinue
CursorAnysphere

Continue capabilities

  • ✦VS Code and JetBrains support
  • ✦Open-source AI coding assistant
  • ✦Custom model backends
  • ✦Repo-aware chat and editing

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.