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Aider vs Codeium vs Continue

All three are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

AiderCodeiumContinue
What it isAn open-source pair programmer in the terminal that edits your files and commits each change to git.Manage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.An open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.
CategoryCode AssistantCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · Free · model API costs applyFree · FreeFree · Free · self-hosted
How it billsFreeFreeFree
Free tierYesYesYes
RatingNot yet rated4.2 from 2,200 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • Every edit becomes a git commit
  • Repository map for context selection
  • Works with most model APIs
  • Voice input
  • Runs and reads test output
  • Free code completion
  • 70+ language support
  • All major IDE support
  • AI chat
  • Code search
  • In-line suggestions
  • Custom commands
  • Repository context
  • Works with hosted or local models
  • VS Code and JetBrains extensions
  • Configuration as a file in your repo
  • Custom context providers
  • No telemetry by default
What works
  • Undo is just git revert
  • No subscription beyond model costs
  • Editor-agnostic
  • Completely free for individuals
  • Wide language support
  • Supports all IDEs
  • Fast completions
  • No code upload
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
What does not
  • Terminal-only, no GUI
  • You manage the API keys and costs
  • Steeper start than an editor plugin
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Occasional irrelevant suggestions
  • Rebranding confusion
  • Limited enterprise features
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors
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