Aider vs Continue
Aider and Continue both work in AI Coding. Here is how they stack up on pricing, access, context and our editorial scores, and which one to pick.
Side by side
The verdict
Aider edges ahead overall, with a 4.8 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for git-native pair coding in the terminal. Continue is the better pick when you want customisable open assistant, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose Aider as the default and reach for Continue when their workflow leans that way.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aider or Continue better?
Aider holds a 4.8 Setuproll editorial score and is best for git-native pair coding in the terminal, while Continue holds a 4.4 and is best for customisable open assistant. Pick Aider for git-native pair coding in the terminal and Continue for customisable open assistant.
What is the difference between Aider and Continue?
Aider is reached as CLI (open source) with Model-dependent, while Continue is reached as Plugin (open source) with Model-dependent. They overlap on AI Coding but lead in different parts of the workflow.
Is Aider cheaper than Continue?
Aider is free, bring your own api key, and Continue is free, bring your own api key. Both have a path to start without a large upfront cost.