Continue vs JetBrains AI Assistant (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Continue
From $3/mo against from $8.33/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Continue
4.4 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Continue	JetBrains AI Assistant
Our rating	4.4Better	4.0
Starts at	$3/moBetter	$8.33/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	From $3/mo	AI Free$0 AI Pro$10/mo, or $100/yr per user AI Ultimate$30/mo, or $300/yr per user AI Enterprise$60 per user/mo, billed yearly ($720/yr) Top-ups1 AI credit = $1
Key features	Fully configurable model, context, and command setup Works with hosted or locally run models Custom context providers and slash commands Open source and free VS Code and JetBrains IDE support	Native integration across JetBrains' full IDE suite Combines AI generation with JetBrains' established static analysis tools Refactoring and code inspection predating the AI assistant itself Free tier for basic AI features Bundled with existing JetBrains IDE subscriptions
Pros	Deep configurability suits developers who want full control over their setup Works with local models for privacy or cost reasons Open source with an active contributor community	Deep native integration with tooling many developers already use daily Combines proven static analysis with newer generative capabilities Often bundled with an existing JetBrains subscription
Cons	Configuration flexibility means more setup time than an opinionated out-of-the-box tool Quality depends heavily on which model a user chooses to connect Less polished default experience than tools with one curated model	Full value tied to already using a JetBrains IDE specifically Less standalone than editor-agnostic competitors Advanced features require a paid plan or existing subscription
Company	Continue Dev, Inc., founded 2023	JetBrains, founded 2000

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Continue better than JetBrains AI Assistant?

In our reviews Continue scores 4.4 and JetBrains AI Assistant scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Continue: Open source and built to be configured exactly how you want it. JetBrains AI Assistant: AI layered onto two decades of JetBrains' own static analysis tooling.

Which is cheaper, Continue or JetBrains AI Assistant?

Continue has the lower starting price: from $3/mo for Continue and from $8.33/mo for JetBrains AI Assistant.

Do Continue and JetBrains AI Assistant have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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