Aider vs Continue
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | AI | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | AI pair programming in your terminal. | Open-source autocomplete and chat for your IDE. |
| GitHub stars | 35K | 24.5K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code | GitHub Copilot, Claude Code |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Aider features
- Edits multiple files in your local git repo
- Auto-generates clear commit messages
- Works with Claude, GPT, DeepSeek, and local models
- Repo map gives the model whole-project context
- Voice coding and image support
Continue features
- Tab autocomplete with any model
- Inline edits and chat in your editor
- Custom context providers (docs, repos, issues)
- VS Code and JetBrains support
- Local models via Ollama for full privacy