Continue vs Poe (2026)
A head-to-head comparison to help you pick the right tool
Continue
Continue is an open-source AI code assistant that integrates into VS Code and JetBrains, letting you use any LLM as your coding assistant.
Get Pricing →Poe
Poe is Quora's AI chatbot platform that gives access to multiple AI models including GPT-4, Claude and Gemini in one place.
Get Pricing →Pros
- ✓Open source and free
- ✓Use any LLM including local models
- ✓Good IDE integration
- ✓Privacy-friendly local model option
Cons
- ✗Requires LLM API keys
- ✗Less polished than Copilot
- ✗Setup required
Pros
- ✓Access to multiple AI models
- ✓Good free tier
- ✓Create custom chatbots
- ✓Fast responses
Cons
- ✗Not a standalone AI model
- ✗Dependent on other providers
- ✗Less useful if you already have subscriptions
Our Take
Choose Continue if privacy-conscious developers who want to use their own llm with ai coding assistance. Choose Poe if users who want to try multiple ai models without separate subscriptions.