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Continue vs vibekit

Continue (AI Assistant) and vibekit (Framework) take different approaches to development. Continue: Open-source plugin to create custom AI copilots in VS Code or JetBrains vibekit: Toolkit for building vibe coding applications

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Continue

Open-source plugin to create custom AI copilots in VS Code or JetBrains

Category
AI Assistant
Subcategory
IDE Plugin
Pricing
Open Source
Tier
open-source
ai assistantide pluginopen-source
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vibekit

Toolkit for building vibe coding applications

Category
Framework
Subcategory
SDK
Pricing
Open Source
Tier
open-source
frameworksdk

Key differences

DimensionContinuevibekit
PricingOpen SourceOpen Source
PlatformIDE PluginSDK
Open SourceYesNo
Capabilitiesai assistant, ide plugin, open-sourceframework, sdk

Choose Continue if...

  • You need full control over the source code
  • You want to stay inside your existing editor

Choose vibekit if...

  • vibekit fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Continue or vibekit better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Continue and vibekit are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Continue or vibekit?
Both have a open-source pricing model. Continue: Open Source. vibekit: Open Source. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Continue and vibekit together?
Yes — Continue (AI Assistant) and vibekit (Framework) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.
Is Continue open source?
Yes, Continue is open source. vibekit is proprietary.

Verdict

Continue and vibekit solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a ai assistant or a framework.

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