Continue vs Pieces (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 $18/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Continue
4.4 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Continue	Pieces
Our rating	4.4Better	4.3
Starts at	$3/moBetter	$18/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	From $3/mo	From $18/mo
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	AI-powered memory and search across saved code snippets Captures context from IDEs, browsers, and other tools Organizes previously solved problems for later retrieval Free tier for standard use Cross-tool integration for capturing material anywhere
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	Solves a genuinely different problem than most code-generation competitors Retains original context alongside saved code, not just the snippet alone Cross-tool capture works across a developer's actual workflow
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	Doesn't generate new code, a narrower scope than most tools in this category Value builds up over time rather than being immediately obvious Requires consistent use to build a genuinely useful personal archive
Company	Continue Dev, Inc., founded 2023	Mesh Intelligent Technologies, founded 2020

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 Pieces?

In our reviews Continue scores 4.4 and Pieces scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Continue: Open source and built to be configured exactly how you want it. Pieces: A memory tool for your own code, not a generator for new code.

Which is cheaper, Continue or Pieces?

Continue has the lower starting price: from $3/mo for Continue and from $18/mo for Pieces.

Do Continue and Pieces have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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