What is Continue
Continue is an open-source developer platform for source-controlled AI checks that can run locally and in CI. Its VS Code and JetBrains tooling also supports model-connected coding workflows and user-controlled configuration.
Open-source pricing
As of August 1, 2026, the Continue VS Code extension and core repository are marked Free and licensed under Apache 2.0. There is no Continue licence fee for installing and using the open-source software. Users who connect their own model provider remain responsible for that provider's token charges and for any self-hosted compute.
Hosted services
Continue's current public terms say hosted paid services can be purchased through model-usage credits or a recurring subscription. Exact prices are presented in the user's account or a service order rather than in a public numeric pricing table, so no hosted price is stated here. Those services can add managed model usage, team delivery and commercial support around the open-source checks and extensions.
Official sources: official Continue repository and Apache 2.0 licence, Continue terms and billing methods.