Continue vs PearAI
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | CO | PE |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Open-source autocomplete and chat for your IDE. | An open-source AI code editor. |
| GitHub stars | 24.5K | 6.8K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Source Available |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | GitHub Copilot, Claude Code | Claude Code, Cursor |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
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
PearAI features
- VS Code-based editor with AI built in
- AI chat and inline prompts
- Integrates multiple AI coding tools
- Import your existing extensions and settings
- Open-source codebase