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Tabnine vs Continue

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

TabnineContinue
What it isAI code completion tool focused on privacy and security with on-premise deployment options.An open-source assistant for VS Code and JetBrains that you point at whichever model you want, including local ones.
CategoryCode AssistantCode Assistant
PricingFreemium · $12/moFree · Free · self-hosted
How it billsFlat monthlyFree
Free tierYesYes
Rating4.1 from 2,900 reviewsNot yet rated
Features
  • Code completion
  • Full-function suggestions
  • On-premise deployment
  • Privacy-first approach
  • 15+ IDE support
  • Custom model training
  • Team knowledge sharing
  • Code chat
  • 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
  • Strong privacy focus
  • On-premise option
  • Wide IDE support
  • No code leaves your network
  • Good enterprise features
  • Code never has to leave your machine
  • No subscription
  • Model choice is entirely yours
What does not
  • Less capable than Copilot
  • Smaller model
  • Limited free tier
  • Fewer advanced features
  • Requires setup and a model to point at
  • Quality depends on what you connect
  • Fewer conveniences than commercial editors

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