Updated April 29, 2026
Continue is the leading open-source AI code assistant for VS Code and JetBrains, with autocomplete, chat, edit, and agent capabilities powered by any LLM you choose — Claude, GPT-4, Mistral, or local models via Ollama. Free OSS extension plus a Hub for source-controlled prompts, rules, and CI checks; paid plans from $10/mo.
JetBrains AI is the native AI assistant built into IntelliJ-platform IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.). It includes Junie, an autonomous coding agent that can plan and implement features, write tests, and handle multi-file changes. JetBrains AI leverages deep IDE integration for context-aware code understanding.
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What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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Continue.dev isn't the easiest AI coding assistant, and it's not the prettiest, but it's undeniably the most powerful and flexible option available.
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