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Open-source AI in VS Code — best for custom-model autocomplete for free. Unsponsored facts: what it costs, whether the free tier is enough, and what to pick instead.

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UNSPONSOREDLOWEST USEFUL PLAN: FREEFREE TIER: YES — GENUINELY USABLEUPDATED 2026
Lowest useful planFree
Free tierYes — genuinely usable
Value score79/100
CategoryCoding & Dev
Best forCustom-model autocomplete for free

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Yes — Continue is free to use. Its free tier is genuinely usable for real work, not a demo.

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Continue is free. Many free tools add paid plans later — verify current pricing on the official site before committing.

What is Continue best for?

Continue is best for custom-model autocomplete for free. Open-source AI in VS Code. It scores 79/100 on our value-per-dollar scale, which weighs capability against what you actually pay.

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