Continue vs Cursor
Side-by-side comparison · Updated August 2026
Detailed Comparison
Bolder value = winner in that category
Continue
Cursor
4.3
Rating
4.8
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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
Code EditorVS CodeAI CodingCodebase Chat
ContinueKey Features
- Any LLM support
- Local model support
- VS Code and JetBrains
- Fully customizable
- Context providers
CursorKey Features
- Codebase-aware chat
- Multi-file editing
- Claude and GPT-4 models
- Tab completion
- Shadow workspace
Quick Verdict
Cursor wins — higher rating
Continue wins — lower price