Open-source AI code assistant. Runs in VSCode/JetBrains with any model.
Continue is the open-source alternative to Copilot and Tabnine that doesn't lock you in. Connect any LLM (Claude, GPT, local), customize with your own prompts, and run it in VSCode or JetBrains. The 'no vendor lock-in' pitch is real — you can self-host the whole thing.
Who it's for: Developers who want Copilot-like features without the vendor lock-in or per-seat pricing.
MIT licensed. Read the code, run it yourself, no surprises.
Claude, GPT-4, Llama, Ollama. Switch providers per project.
Write your own prompts, share with team. Fine-tune to your codebase.
Self-host option means your code never leaves your server.
AI pair programming in your terminal. Multi-file edits, git-aware, runs offline.
The AI-first code editor. Built on VSCode, supercharged with GPT-4 and Claude.
The original AI pair programmer. Now with multi-model support and Chat integration.
Free AI code completion that rivals Copilot
Best for teams that want AI coding without giving GitHub/Microsoft their code. Slightly rougher around the edges than Cursor, but the open-source ethos is worth it for privacy-conscious teams.