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Continue vs GitHub Copilot vs Replit

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

	Continue	GitHub Copilot	Replit
What it is	An 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.	Build and deploy software collaboratively with the power of AI without spending a second on setup.
Category	Code Assistant	Code Assistant	Code Assistant
Pricing	Free · Free · self-hosted	Paid · $10-$39/mo	Freemium · $7-$20/mo
How it bills	Free	Flat monthly	Flat monthly
Free tier	Yes	No	Yes
Rating	Not yet rated	4.6 from 11,200 reviews	4.3 from 4,100 reviews
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	AI Agent for full app creation Ghostwriter code completion Instant hosting & deploy Multiplayer collaboration 50+ language support Built-in database Version control Mobile coding
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	No setup required AI builds full apps Instant deployment Great for beginners Collaborative
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	Performance limitations Limited for large projects Resource constraints Some features behind paywall

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