Continue vs Aider
Continue and Aider 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 Continue or Aider better?
Continue holds a 4.4 Setuproll editorial score and is best for customisable open assistant, while Aider holds a 4.8 and is best for git-native pair coding in the terminal. Pick Continue for customisable open assistant and Aider for git-native pair coding in the terminal.
What is the difference between Continue and Aider?
Continue is reached as Plugin (open source) with Model-dependent, while Aider is reached as CLI (open source) with Model-dependent. They overlap on AI Coding but lead in different parts of the workflow.
Is Continue cheaper than Aider?
Continue is free, bring your own api key, and Aider is free, bring your own api key. Both have a path to start without a large upfront cost.