Continue vs Roo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | CO | RC |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Open-source autocomplete and chat for your IDE. | Agentic AI coding inside VS Code. |
| GitHub stars | 24.5K | 16.5K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | GitHub Copilot, Claude Code | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 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
Roo Code features
- Multi-file, project-wide editing
- Custom modes for code, architecture, and debugging
- Use any model provider
- Agentic task automation
- Open source with an active community