Continue
Devin
| Feature | Continue | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | From $500/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, open-source-advocates, privacy-focused-devs, self-hosters | engineering-teams, enterprise-developers, code-maintenance, automated-testing |
| Founded | 2023 | 2024 |
| Autocomplete | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inline Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Model Support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Context Providers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Commands | ✓ | ✗ |
| Autonomous Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Debugging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Review | ✗ | ✓ |
| Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Slack Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Continue Pros
- Fully open-source (Apache 2.0)
- Works with any LLM provider
- VS Code and JetBrains support
- Local model support
✗ Continue Cons
- Requires self-configuration of LLM
- Less polished than Copilot
- Setup can be complex for beginners
✓ Devin Pros
- Truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks)
- Own environment with terminal, browser, and code editor
- Can learn from documentation and unfamiliar codebases
- Handles real GitHub issues and PRs independently
✗ Devin Cons
- Very expensive at $500/month for teams
- Output quality varies significantly by task complexity
- Limited availability (still in early access)
The Verdict
Continue is built for developers and open source advocates, with a focus on autocomplete and chat. Devin targets engineering teams and enterprise developers and leads with autonomous-coding and planning.
Continue uses custom enterprise pricing, while Devin starts at $500/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Continue has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Devin requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Devin offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Continue takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Continue has a slight overall edge — but if truly autonomous (handles multi-step engineering tasks) matters most to you, Devin may still be the right call.