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Continue vs Cursor

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

ContinueCursor
What it isAn open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.AI-first code editor built for speed with intelligent auto-completion and codebase understanding.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · Free · self-hostedFreemium · $20/mo
How it billsFreeFlat monthly
Free tierYesYes
RatingNot yet rated4.8 from 4,500 reviews
Features
  • 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
  • AI-native editor
  • Codebase understanding
  • Multi-file editing (Composer)
  • Inline generation (Cmd+K)
  • Multiple AI models
  • Tab completion
  • Bug detection
  • Natural language editing
What works
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
  • Best AI code editor
  • Understands full codebase
  • VS Code compatibility
  • Multiple model support
  • Incredibly fast
What does not
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors
  • Subscription required for full features
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Newer with some bugs
  • Limited free completions

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