Continue Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Free Tier Available
Free tier available
by Continue Dev · Code Assistant
Is Continue Worth It?
What You Get
- + Open-source and highly customizable
- + Supports multiple AI models including local deployment
- + Works with both VS Code and JetBrains IDEs
- + Context-aware code suggestions
- + Privacy-focused with local model options
What to Watch Out For
- - Requires technical setup for optimal configuration
- - Limited features compared to commercial alternatives
- - Performance depends on chosen AI model
- - Smaller community compared to established tools
Code Assistant Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continue (this tool) | Freemium | Free tier available | Continue Dev |
| Aider | Freemium | Free and open source (Apache 2.0); you pay only your LLM API costs | Paul Gauthier |
| Amazon Q Developer | Freemium | Free (Individual) | Amazon Web Services |
| Amp | Freemium | Free for individuals (testing an ad-supported model); Enterprise/Custom plans available | Sourcegraph |
| Amplication | Freemium | Free tier available; Pro free for open-source projects; Enterprise pricing on request | Amplication |
| Atlassian Intelligence | Freemium | Included in paid Atlassian Cloud plans (Rovo credits); Rovo Dev $20/developer/month | Atlassian |
| AWS Transform | Pay-as-you-go | $0.035 per agent minute | Amazon Web Services |
| Bito AI | Paid | No free tier — 14-day trial; AI Code Reviews: Team $12/seat/mo annual ($15 monthly), Professional $20/seat/mo annual ($25 monthly), Enterprise custom. AI Architect is usage-based (contact sales) | Bito Inc. |
| Bolt.new | Freemium | Free tier (1M tokens/month); Pro from $25/month | StackBlitz |
| Claude | Freemium | Free tier available; Pro $20/month; Max $100–$200/month | Anthropic |
| Cline | Freemium | Free open-source (bring your own API key); Teams $20/user/month with the first 10 seats permanently free | Community-driven (Open Source) |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Continue cost?
Continue uses a freemium pricing model. Plans start at Free tier available.
Does Continue have a free plan?
Yes, Continue offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans start at Free tier available.
Is Continue worth the price?
Continue offers open-source and highly customizable and supports multiple ai models including local deployment. However, consider that requires technical setup for optimal configuration. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Continue?
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