Codeium vs Continue
Auto-updated comparison · last refreshed September 3, 2026
TL;DR
| Codeium | Continue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | extension | vscode-extension |
| Vendor | Codeium (same as Windsurf) | open source |
| Pricing | Free tier · Enterprise $35/user | Free tier (OSS extension, BYO API keys) |
| Autocomplete | Yes | Yes |
| Agent mode | No | Yes |
| MCP support | No | Yes |
| Local models | No | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Team features | Yes | Yes |
Where Codeium wins
- generous free tier
- wide IDE support (40+)
- self-hosted option for enterprises
Where Continue wins
- fully OSS
- config-file driven
- local model support
Weaknesses
Codeium: Codeium/Windsurf overlap is confusing; chat less polished than Cursor
Continue: config-heavy; slower to add new features than Cursor
Best for
Pick Codeium if you are cost-conscious teams, or polyglot IDE users, or enterprises wanting self-host.
Pick Continue if you are teams that need OSS auditable AI tooling, or local LLM users.
FAQ
Is Codeium more expensive than Continue?
Free tier · Enterprise $35/user vs Free tier (OSS extension, BYO API keys). Compare the Pro tiers first if you're a solo dev; Business/Enterprise only matters for teams.
Do Codeium and Continue use the same AI models?
Codeium supports: proprietary, claude-sonnet-4-6, gpt-4.1. Continue supports: any via API. Most modern tools default to Claude Sonnet 4.6 in 2026.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't conflict at the file level. Some devs use one for autocomplete and one for agent work.
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- Go: Codeium for Go · Continue for Go