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AI Tool Comparison
Continue vs Cursor
A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.
Continue
Plug any LLM into VS Code or JetBrains and swap models mid-conversation without leaving your editor. Acquired by Cursor in 2026, the project is winding down with a July 15, 2026 data export deadline.
Coding
free
Cursor
Code with an AI that understands your entire codebase — multi-file edits, autonomous agents, and frontier model access on demand. Pro+ and Ultra for teams that live in it.
Coding
freemium
Bottom Line
Cursor edges ahead on rating (4.9 vs 4.5), but the right pick still comes down to which workflow you're running.
Choose Continue if…
Code Completion
Choose Cursor if…
Coding
| Attribute | Continue | Cursor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Coding | Coding |
| Pricing | free | freemium |
| Pricing Detail | Free (open source) — hosted plans discontinued post-acquisition | Free / $20/mo Pro / $60/mo Pro+ / $200/mo Ultra |
| Rating |
Key Features
Continue
- Multi-model support
- VS Code and JetBrains
- Local LLM integration
- Codebase indexing
- Inline edit commands
- Custom context providers
Cursor
- Composer (multi-file editing)
- Codebase-aware chat
- Tab autocomplete
- VS Code compatible
- Agent mode
Pros
Continue
- •Fully open-source with active development
- •Works with local models for complete privacy
- •Supports JetBrains, unlike most AI coding tools
Cursor
- •Best-in-class multi-file editing
- •Understands entire repo context
- •Extremely fast completions
- •Active development and updates
Cons
Continue
- Setup requires API key configuration
- No built-in free model tier
Cursor
- Privacy concerns for sensitive codebases
- Can be expensive for teams
- Occasional context errors on large repos