Open-source assistant

Continue

Open-source AI code assistant for IDEs

Last updated: 2026-07-08

Positioning

Continue provides an open assistant layer for IDEs with customizable models, context, and workflows.

Best fit

Teams that want more control over model routing and customization.

What to evaluate

Plan configuration ownership and evaluate enterprise support needs.

  • Repository context quality and multi-file edit reliability.
  • Permission model, privacy posture, and team governance controls.
  • Model choices, pricing, latency, and fit with the existing development workflow.

Tool landscape