Continue vs Cursor
Continue and Cursor 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
Cursor edges ahead overall, with a 4.7 Setuproll editorial score and a strong fit for fast inline editing all day. Continue is the better pick when you want customisable open assistant, and it stays in the running on price and access. Most teams choose Cursor as the default and reach for Continue when their workflow leans that way.
Frequently asked questions
Is Continue or Cursor better?
Continue holds a 4.4 Setuproll editorial score and is best for customisable open assistant, while Cursor holds a 4.7 and is best for fast inline editing all day. Pick Continue for customisable open assistant and Cursor for fast inline editing all day.
What is the difference between Continue and Cursor?
Continue is reached as Plugin (open source) with Model-dependent, while Cursor is reached as IDE (paid) with Model-dependent, up to 200k. They overlap on AI Coding but lead in different parts of the workflow.
Is Continue cheaper than Cursor?
Continue is free, bring your own api key, and Cursor is free tier + pro $20/mo. Continue is open source, so it can be the cheaper option if you self-host.