Continue
coding
Open-source AI code assistant that plugs any model into your IDE
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Head-to-head comparison
Continue vs Onyx
Compare Continue and Onyx side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.
Onyx
coding
Open-source AI chat and enterprise search over your company's knowledge.
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Feature comparison
Feature
Continue
Onyx
Category
coding
coding
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support
Continue pros and cons
Fully open-source, no required subscription
Supports any model, cloud or local
Deep customization via config-as-code
Works in VS Code and JetBrains
Steeper setup than plug-and-play tools
Quality depends on chosen models
Evolving product direction can shift features
Onyx pros and cons
Open-source and MIT-licensed with free self-hosting
40+ connectors to common workplace apps
Model-agnostic, works with any LLM
Granular access controls and data residency
Self-hosting requires engineering effort to deploy and maintain
Less polished onboarding than turnkey SaaS
No native mobile app
Which one should you choose?
Best overall signal
Continue
Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.
Best value signal
Continue
Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.
Best for
Continue
- local model users
- customization-heavy teams
- privacy-focused developers
- Local-first developers
- Teams wanting config-as-code
Onyx
- self-hosted enterprise search
- internal knowledge assistants
- data-sovereignty use cases
- open-source AI deployments
- Engineering-capable teams
FAQ
Is Continue better than Onyx?
It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.
Which tool has a free plan?
Continue and Onyx offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.