Continue Pricing Guide 2026
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that works across VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It follows a "bring your own model" approach — the extension is free, and you choose which AI provider to pay for.
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| Component | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Continue | Free | Open source, works in VS Code and JetBrains |
| Model API costs | Varies | Bring your own model |
| Budget option | ~$0.01/session | Local models (Ollama) or Gemini Flash |
| Premium option | ~$0.50/session | Claude Sonnet 4 |
Best AI Models for Continue (2026)
Based on cost-effectiveness, coding quality, and availability. Data updated Apr 18, 2026.
Claude 3 Haiku
Anthropic · $0.250/M input
Simple queries, fast responses, cost-sensitive tasks
View full pricing →Claude 3 Haiku
Anthropic · $0.250/M input
Simple queries, fast responses, cost-sensitive tasks
View full pricing →Claude 3 Opus
Anthropic · $15.00/M input
Deep analysis, complex coding tasks
View full pricing →Cost Per Session with Continue
Estimated cost for a medium feature implementation (100K input + 10K output tokens).
| Model | Provider | Cost/Session | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4 | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| Claude Opus 4 | Anthropic | $23.29 | $15.00/M | $75.00/M |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku | Anthropic | $1.24 | $0.800/M | $4.00/M |
| Claude 3 Opus | Anthropic | $20.25 | $15.00/M | $75.00/M |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Anthropic | $4.05 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Continue free?
Yes, Continue is free and open source. You bring your own AI model API key.
Can I use Continue with local models?
Yes! Continue supports local models via Ollama, which means you can use AI coding assistants completely free with no API costs.
What IDEs does Continue support?
Continue works with VS Code and JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm, etc.).
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