Continue is an open-source (Apache-2.0) AI assistant for VS Code and JetBrains. After Cursor's reported acquisition in June 2026 its hosted Hub closed on July 15, 2026; the extension still works with local models or your own keys.
What is Continue?
Continue offered chat, autocomplete and agent mode configurable with any model, which made it popular with teams running local models via Ollama.
If you need active maintenance, consider Cline, Kilo Code or Copilot; if you need fully local AI, Continue's extension remains usable.
Continue pricing
Plans as publicly listed on the official pricing page, verified 2026-10-10.
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source extension | Free | Use with local models or your own API keys |
| Hosted plans | Discontinued | Hub shut down July 15, 2026 |
Source: https://continue.dev/. Prices in USD, excluding tax.
Supported models
Any model via your own keys, including Ollama/local. Bring-your-own-key: supported.
Claude OpenAI Gemini Open-weight Local models
Features at a glance
- ✓ Agent mode
- ✓ Autocomplete
- — Cloud / background agents
- — PR code review
- ✓ MCP support
- ✓ Self-host option
Interfaces: VS Code extension · JetBrains extension · CLI.
Strengths and weaknesses
＋ Strengths
- Open source; works fully local
- JetBrains and VS Code support
－ Weaknesses
- Hosted service discontinued
- Reportedly no longer actively maintained
Who is Continue best for?
Existing users with local-model setups.
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