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Codeium vs Continue

Both are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

CodeiumContinue
What it isManage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.An open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · FreeFree · Free · self-hosted
How it billsFreeFree
Free tierYesYes
Rating4.2 from 2,200 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • Free code completion
  • 70+ language support
  • All major IDE support
  • AI chat
  • Code search
  • In-line suggestions
  • Custom commands
  • Repository context
  • Works with hosted or local models
  • VS Code and JetBrains extensions
  • Configuration as a file in your repo
  • Custom context providers
  • No telemetry by default
What works
  • Completely free for individuals
  • Wide language support
  • Supports all IDEs
  • Fast completions
  • No code upload
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
What does not
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Occasional irrelevant suggestions
  • Rebranding confusion
  • Limited enterprise features
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors

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