Continue pricing (2026)
Continue is open source. The software itself is free — you pay only for the LLM tokens it consumes.
All pricing tiers
- +Apache 2.0 license
- +BYO model API key
- +VS Code + JetBrains support
- +Shared models + assistants
- +Org-wide rules and prompts
- +Usage analytics
Which tier should you pick?
Open source · Free
Engineers + teamsFree is the right starting point. Use it to validate the workflow before you commit budget — the limits will tell you whether Continue is the right tool for your use case. Best for: engineers + teams.
Hub · $20/mo
Teams sharing configAt $20/mo, you get: shared models + assistants, org-wide rules and prompts, usage analytics. This is the tier most users land on — it's the best balance of price and capability for daily use.
Sticker price is the start. Token spend, seat counts, and per-task overages move the real number meaningfully. Our calculator does the math.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Continue cost?+
Continue is open source — the software itself is free. You pay only for the LLM API key you bring (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or local models via Ollama). Daily-driver usage typically runs $0–$120/month in token costs depending on which model you use.
Does Continue have a free plan?+
Yes — the Open source tier is free (engineers + teams). Apache 2.0 license. BYO model API key. For heavier usage you'll likely need a paid tier.
Start on the free Open source tier and upgrade only when you hit the limits.
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