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Phind vs Continue

Both are code assistant tools. Here is what separates them.

PhindContinue
What it isA search engine for developers that answers with working code and cites its sources.An open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFreemium · Free · Pro $20/moFree · Free · self-hosted
How it billsFlat monthlyFree
Free tierYesYes
RatingNot yet ratedNot yet rated
Features
  • Developer-focused search and synthesis
  • Cited answers with working code
  • Follows up on the same thread
  • Pair-programmer mode
  • VS Code extension
  • 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
  • Better than memory on version-specific questions
  • Citations make answers checkable
  • Fast
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
What does not
  • Not an agent — it does not edit your code
  • Free tier is rate limited
  • Answer quality varies by ecosystem
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors

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