What is Continue?
Continue is a code & dev tool and completely free. Open-source Copilot alternative for VS Code and JetBrains. We rate it 8.5/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (Apache-2.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
Continue at a glance
| Category | Code & Dev |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ Apache-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21k |
| Our score | 8.5/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Continue
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (Apache-2.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 21k GitHub stars.
Continue FAQ
Is Continue free?
Yes. Continue is completely free to use.
Is Continue open source?
Yes — Continue is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best Continue alternatives?
We track 15 other code & dev tools you can compare with Continue in the directory.
How do we rate Continue?
We score Continue 8.5 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
