Continue vs Bolt.new
Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026
Our Verdict
Continue edges ahead overall
Continue scores higher across rating, pricing and community trust. That said, the best choice depends on your specific workflow — read the breakdown below.
Detailed Comparison
Bolder value = winner in that category
Continue
Bolt.new
4.3
Rating
4.7
0 reviews
Reviews
0 reviews
Free
Pricing
Freemium
Free
Starting Price
$20/mo
Yes
Free Tier
Yes
Coding Tools
Category
Coding Tools
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Affiliate Program
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Open SourceCustomizableOllamaLocal Models
Tags
No-CodeBrowser IDEFull-StackReact
ContinueKey Features
- Any LLM support
- Local model support
- VS Code and JetBrains
- Fully customizable
- Context providers
Bolt.newKey Features
- Full dev environment in browser
- Runs Node.js natively in browser
- Deploy to Netlify in one click
- Real-time preview
Quick Verdict
Bolt.new wins — higher rating
Continue wins — lower price