# Claude Code vs Continue

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Claude Code

| Attribute | Claude Code | Continue |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.1 (54% (medium)) | 37.7 (40% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 36,215 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What is Claude Code?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $17 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Is Claude Code free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code supports the web, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What platforms does Claude Code support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Claude Code, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Can Claude Code be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Claude Code, including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Remote MCP, Connectors and External APIs. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What does Claude Code integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Claude Code. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Claude Code not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Claude Code have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Continue is a coding agent available as a command-line tool with integrations for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs. It assists developers with code generation and editing, designed to amplify rather than replace human developers. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://continue.dev","question":"What is Continue?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continue is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://continue.dev","question":"Is Continue free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continue supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://continue.dev","question":"What platforms does Continue support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Continue can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://continue.dev","question":"Can Continue be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Continue is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue","question":"Is Continue open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. | An open-source coding agent providing code writing assistance through VS Code and JetBrains IDE integrations, along with a command-line interface. |
| features.capabilities | `{"form":"autonomous_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","oss_client":"closed","model_source":"single_vendor","pricing_model":"per_seat","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions"}` | `{"form":"cli_agent","autonomy":"agentic","oss_client":"oss","pricing_model":"free","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":true,"editor_support":"VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin","codebase_context":"repo_wide","multi_file_edits":true,"zero_data_retention":true,"mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Remote MCP"},{"name":"Connectors"},{"name":"External APIs"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0","features":["Chat on web, iOS, Android, and desktop","Generate code and visualize data","Write, edit, and create content","Ability to search the web","Memory across conversations","Create files and execute code","Unlock more from Claude with desktop extensions","Connect Slack and Google Workspace services","Integrate any context or tool through connectors with remote MCP","Extended thinking for complex work"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free for everyone","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$17/month (annual, $200 billed upfront) or $20/month (monthly)","features":["More usage","Includes Claude Code","Includes Claude Cowork","Includes Claude Design","Includes Claude Science","Access to unlimited projects to organize chats and documents","Access to Research","Ability to use more Claude models","Claude for Microsoft 365"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For everyday productivity","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"From $100/month (billed monthly)","features":["Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro","Higher output limits for all tasks","Early access to advanced Claude features","Priority access at high traffic times"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5–20x more usage than Pro","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $17/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly). Max from $100/month (monthly).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://claude.ai/code","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:07:01.276Z","startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://continue.dev","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T12:10:05.607Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v2.1.0-vscode","date":"2026-06-19T00:24:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v2.1.0-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v2.0.0-vscode","date":"2026-06-19T00:24:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.0-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.40-vscode","date":"2026-06-15T16:09:49Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.40-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.24-vscode","date":"2026-06-15T16:59:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.24-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.23-vscode","date":"2026-06-15T16:27:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.23-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.38-vscode","date":"2026-03-27T21:23:18Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.38-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.22-vscode","date":"2026-03-27T21:25:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.22-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.0.67-jetbrains","date":"2026-03-27T21:22:37Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.67-jetbrains"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.37-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T23:53:38Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.37-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.36-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T22:28:54Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.36-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.35-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T09:07:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.35-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.21-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T23:55:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.21-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.20-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T22:43:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.20-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.19-vscode","date":"2026-03-26T09:11:19Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.19-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.0.66-jetbrains","date":"2026-03-26T23:52:57Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.66-jetbrains"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.0.65-jetbrains","date":"2026-03-26T22:29:23Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.65-jetbrains"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.0.64-jetbrains","date":"2026-03-26T17:47:05Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.0.64-jetbrains"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/main","date":"2026-03-26T22:55:00Z","type":"prerelease","version":"main"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.3.34-vscode","date":"2026-03-25T07:54:57Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.3.34-vscode"},{"url":"https://github.com/continuedev/continue/releases/tag/v1.2.18-vscode","date":"2026-03-25T07:58:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.2.18-vscode"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=continuedev&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (AI Coding Assistants)

| Capability | Claude Code | Continue |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Form | Autonomous agent | CLI agent |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous | Agentic |
| **Surface** |  |  |
| Editor / surface support | terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions | VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Model source | Single-vendor | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / air-gapped | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Context** |  |  |
| Codebase context | - | Repo-wide indexing |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Multi-file edits | - | ✓ |
| **Agentic** |  |  |
| Runs commands / tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Data** |  |  |
| Zero-data-retention option | - | ✓ |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Enterprise controls | - | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Language coverage | - | - |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat | Free |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source client | Closed | OSS |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:55:45.777Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*