IDEIDE & editor extensionsOpen Source
Continue
by Continue.dev
Supports 7 models · IDE · Free open-source
Decision note
Continue is an open-source IDE plug-in for AI-assisted coding, built by Continue.dev (released 2023-05). Continue integrates with 7 verified models, including Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. It's free and open source. It runs as an extension in VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, pairing editor context with chat, completions, multi-file edits, and code review workflows for daily development.
Overview
Open-source IDE extension for VS Code and JetBrains that provides customizable AI coding assistance including chat, autocomplete, and agentic edit capabilities.
Best LLMs for this agent
Claude Sonnet 4.6Supported
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is a verified model option for Continue.
Claude Opus 4.6Supported
Claude Opus 4.6 is a verified model option for Continue.
Gemini 2.5 ProSupported
Gemini 2.5 Pro is a verified model option for Continue.
Pricing and Provider Comparison
Agent access tiers
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Open Source | Free | Open source, configure any model provider or local model |
Provider routes for recommended models
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | $3.00 | $15.00 | Batch pricing listed; Cache reads listed |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | $5.00 | $25.00 | Batch pricing listed; Cache reads listed |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google AI Studio | $1.25 | $10.00 | Batch pricing listed; Cache reads listed |
Featured Model Specs
| Model | Lab | Released | Context | Reasoning | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-17 | 1M | Yes | Proprietary |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | 2026-02-05 | 1M | Yes | Proprietary |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google DeepMind | 2025-06-17 | 1M | Yes | Proprietary |
| DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek | 2025-01-20 | 128K | Yes | Open source |
| Llama 3.3 70B Instruct | AI at Meta | 2024-12-06 | 128K | No | Open weights |
Model Compatibility Matrix
| Model | Lab | Default | Access tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Anthropic | No | Free | Via API key configuration |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Anthropic | No | Free | Via API key configuration |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Google DeepMind | No | Free | Via API key configuration |
| DeepSeek R1 | DeepSeek | No | Free | Via API key configuration |
| Llama 3.3 70B Instruct | AI at Meta | No | Free | Via local model (Ollama) |
| GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | OpenAI | No | Free | Via API key configuration |
| Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct | Alibaba | No | Free | Via local model (Ollama) |
Underlying Models
Capabilities
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Chat | Yes |
| Agent mode | No |
| Multi-file edit | Yes |
| Autocomplete | Yes |
| Terminal | No |
| Code review | No |
| Git integration | No |
| Deploy integration | No |
| Local models | Yes |
| Bring your own key | Yes |
| MCP support | No |
| Offline mode | Yes |
| IP indemnity | No |
| SSO | No |
| On-prem | Yes |
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-26. Data sourced from agent documentation and provider pages.