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Continue vs GitHub Copilot vs Mails.ai

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

ContinueGitHub CopilotMails.ai
What it isAn open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster with intelligent suggestions right in your IDE.Self-serve AI email API + MCP for agents. Per-agent addresses, per-agent reputation, native prompt-injection scanning on every inbound.
CategoryCode AssistantCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFree · Free · self-hostedPaid · $10-$39/moFreemium · $15 - $149/mo
How it billsFreeFlat monthlyFlat monthly
Free tierYesNoYes
RatingNot yet rated4.6 from 11,200 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • 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
  • Real-time code completion
  • Chat-based assistance
  • Multi-file editing
  • Test generation
  • Code explanation
  • Vulnerability detection
  • PR summaries
  • CLI assistance
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What works
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
  • Massive productivity boost
  • Multi-language support
  • Excellent IDE integration
  • Learns from your codebase
  • Active development
  • Has a free tier, so it can be tried before paying
  • Publishes its price openly — $15 - $149/mo
  • Sits in Code Assistant, one of the better-covered categories here — easy to compare
What does not
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors
  • Requires subscription
  • Occasional incorrect suggestions
  • Privacy concerns with code
  • Can slow down IDE
  • Variable quality by language
  • 97 other tools in this catalogue claim to do the same job
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