Continue vs Cursor
Verdict
Continue wins as an open-source plugin for any IDE. Cursor wins as a polished all-in-one AI editor.
| Dimension | Continue | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Open-source plugin for VS Code/JetBrains | Full AI editor (VS Code fork) |
| Cost | ✓ Free (use your own API keys) | $20/mo (Pro) |
| Model flexibility | ✓ Any model (local + API) | Multiple but curated |
| Polish | Good but community-driven | ✓ Excellent, productized |
| Multi-file edits | Supported | ✓ Composer (excellent) |
| Best for | Devs wanting free, flexible AI | Devs wanting polished AI editor |