Key features
- Open source under Apache 2.0
- Bring-your-own-model architecture
- VS Code and JetBrains support
- Custom prompts and slash commands
- Local model support via Ollama
Best for
- Teams using local models for privacy
- Teams wanting one assistant across multiple model providers
- OSS-first cultures
Limitations to know
- ! Less polished UX than Cursor
- ! Setup and configuration required
About Continue
Continue is a Code assistants tool from Continue.dev, launched in 2023. Open-source IDE assistant where you bring your own model API key. Useful for teams that want to standardize on a specific model or run local models for privacy.
Notable capabilities include Open source under Apache 2.0, Bring-your-own-model architecture, and VS Code and JetBrains support. Teams typically deploy Continue for teams using local models for privacy and teams wanting one assistant across multiple model providers.
Common trade-offs to weigh: less polished UX than Cursor and setup and configuration required. AIMenta editorial take for APAC mid-market: The best option if you want full control of which model handles your code and where the data goes. Requires more setup than commercial options.
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