What does Continue replace?

Continue is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr).

Is Continue open source?

Yes. Continue is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

A Linux build couldn't be verified.

There's nothing to host: Continue is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.

A free, open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot. Switching saves $120/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Desktop app

Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux unverified

continuedev/continue36.2k★last push Oct 9, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

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Download it from continue.dev.

What does Continue replace?: Continue is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr).
Is Continue open source?: Yes. Continue is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Continue run on Linux?: A Linux build couldn't be verified.
Can you self-host Continue?: There's nothing to host: Continue is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.