Cody vs Continue (2026)

A detailed comparison of Cody and Continue covering features, pricing, platform support, and more.

Verdict

Both Cody and Continue are strong options. Cody stands out for excellent codebase understanding via sourcegraph, while Continue excels at fully open source. Your choice depends on your team's workflow and priorities.

Feature Comparison

FeatureCodyContinue
Code autocompleteYesYes
Codebase-aware chatYesNo
Code search integrationYesNo
Multi-repo contextYesNo
Custom commandsYesNo
Sourcegraph integrationYesNo
VS Code and JetBrains extensionNoYes
Chat with codebaseNoYes
Custom model configurationNoYes
Local model supportNoYes
Context providersNoYes

Pricing Comparison

DetailCodyContinue
Free TierYesYes
Free Tier DetailsFree for individuals with unlimited autocomplete and limited chatFully open source, bring your own API keys or use free local models
Starting PriceFreeFree
Plan 1Pro: $9/monthTeams (coming soon): $20/month
Plan 2Enterprise: $19/month

Pros & Cons

Cody

Strengths

  • +Excellent codebase understanding via Sourcegraph
  • +Generous free tier
  • +Multi-repo context awareness
  • +Works with multiple editors

Limitations

  • -Less popular than Copilot/Cursor
  • -Best features require Sourcegraph
  • -Autocomplete less refined than competitors

Platforms

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Continue

Strengths

  • +Fully open source
  • +Works with any LLM (local or cloud)
  • +Supports VS Code and JetBrains
  • +Highly customizable

Limitations

  • -Requires configuration for best results
  • -Less polished than Cursor/Copilot
  • -Quality depends on chosen model

Platforms

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